Illinois Right to Life delivers petitions against honoring Michael Sacks
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Oct 29, 2026
Is it still on?
NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 29.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Pro-life activists objected to the Archdiocese of Chicago honoring a philanthropist who has donated to organizations promoting abortion access.
- What they want
- Organizers urged Cardinal Blase Cupich to rescind the award given to Michael Sacks.
- What changed
- Oct 29: Illinois Right to Life delivered thousands of petitions against honoring Michael Sacks ahead of the banquet.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Rescind the Nostra Aetate Award given to Michael Sacks
Organised by: Illinois Right to Life, Archdiocese of Chicago
What authorities say
Cardinal Blase Cupich defended the award in a statement, explaining it recognizes Sacks' leadership, generosity, and role in the community without implying an endorsement of every statement or stance he holds.2
The full story
Pro-life activists from Illinois Right to Life delivered thousands of petitions to protest the Archdiocese of Chicago's decision to honor billionaire businessman and philanthropist Michael Sacks with the Nostra Aetate Award at the Rerum Novarum Banquet. Protesters opposed the award because Sacks has donated millions to organizations promoting abortion access, including Planned Parenthood of Illinois and the Prairie State Access Fund. Cardinal Blase Cupich defended the award, stating it recognizes Sacks' leadership and community contributions without implying an endorsement of every personal or political stance.
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