Father Leo Patalinghug, founder of PlatingGrace.com, told Newsmax on Thursday that the decision by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., to decline a lifetime achievement award underscores ongoing tension in the Catholic Church over how to define a consistent pro-life ethic.
Durbin, who has supported abortion access, was set to receive the honor before withdrawing after pushback from church leaders and pro-life advocates.
Patalinghug said on “Newsline” that the Durbin controversy highlights the challenge of political leaders aligning their actions with church teaching.
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