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John O'connor And Holly Meyer, The Associated Press

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Chicago archbishop's decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debate

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- A Catholic bishop's opposition to the Archdiocese of Chicago's plans to honor Sen. Dick Durbin despite the powerful politician's support of abortion rights has revived a decades-old struggle between church teaching and political reality.

  • 2025-09-23
  • — Canadian Press