JB Pritzker Loves Pope Leo, But Blatantly Defied Him on Assisted Suicide Bill

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker inserted himself into Pope Leo XIV’s clash with President Donald Trump on Monday, praising the Catholic leader as defender of human life just months after defying him on that very issue.Despite an appeal from the pope, Pritzker signed a bill passed in December 2025 allowing for “medical assistance in dying,” even though the pontiff privately informed the Illinois governor of his objections to the measure. Pritzker, who has been mentioned as a possible Democ