Cardinal Ignores Catholic Pro-Life Teachings, Gives Award to Abortion Activist
The U.S. bishops’ statement “Catholics in Political Life” says Catholic institutions “should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles”
By LifeNews —— Bio and Archives--October 31, 2026
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The highest official in the Catholic Church in Illinois gave an award to a radical abortion activist who has literally funded the deaths of unborn babies.
Meanwhile, outside the swanky fundraising dinner where the award was given, pro-life advocates protested and called the Catholic leader to follow the Catholic Church’s pro-life teachings and Biblical values instead.
Cardinal Blase Cupich took part in a high-profile fundraiser for Mundelein Seminary days before Election Day that honored Michael Sacks, a major donor to abortion causes.
The opposition is based on Sacks giving over $1 million to groups that kill babies in abortions or facilitate abortions.
Illinois Right to Life has pointed to records showing approximately $1.1 million in support from Sacks for abortion-related causes since 2020, including $500,000 from the Sacks Family Foundation to Planned Parenthood of Illinois between 2020 and 2022 and a $600,000 contribution toward an initiative that benefited Planned Parenthood of Illinois and the Chicago Abortion Fund. ---More...
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