Archbishop Naumann Accuses Cardinal Cupich of ‘Pastoral Neglect’ for Honoring Pro-Abortion Senator

Sep 29, 2025 - 04:00
Archbishop Naumann Accuses Cardinal Cupich of ‘Pastoral Neglect’ for Honoring Pro-Abortion Senator
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, was elected chair of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities Nov. 14.
Scott Maentz
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas

The retired archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas — a past chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee — is the latest American prelate to publicly chastise Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich for honoring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a long-standing advocate of legalized abortion.