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Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has declined to accept a coveted award from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago following a firestorm over the cardinal's decision to recognize him despite his advocacy for abortion, prompting reporters to demand a response from Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago released a statement Tuesday announcing that Durbin has decided not to accept an award he was slated to receive at the archdiocese’s upcoming Keep Hope Alive Benefit. Durbin’s move comes as many bishops have called on Cupich to reverse his decision to recognize the senior politician due to his longstanding support for abortion, which contradicts the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Cupich commented on the development, which comes a littl

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