First Nitrogen Gas Execution in Louisiana Takes Place Amid Catholic Opposition
Catholic criticism centered on both the death penalty itself and the mode of execution.
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Environmental Harm of Chemical Abortions Raises Concerns
Here is a roundup of recent abortion- and pro-life-related news:
Trump Signs Pro-Death-Penalty Order, Calls Capital Punishment an ‘Essential Tool’
The order directs the U.S. attorney general to actively pursue the death penalty in federal cases, particularly for murders of law enforcement officers and crimes committed by people residing in the country illegally, and encourages states to do the same.
Pope Francis Releases World Day of Peace Message, Renews Call to End Death Penalty
Coinciding with the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the World Day of Peace was instituted by Pope Paul VI in 1968.
Texas Supreme Court Allows Previously-Delayed Execution of Robert Roberson to Proceed
The Catholic Church teaches that the death penalty is “inadmissible,” even for people who have committed heinous crimes.
Catholic Group Urges Biden to Commute Federal Death Sentences Before Trump Takes Office
Pope Francis has emphasized forgiveness and an end to capital punishment.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Consequential Oklahoma Death Penalty Case
This is the second time Richard Glossip’s contentious death sentence has come before the Supreme Court. According to news reports, Glossip has lived through nine execution dates and at least three “last meals.”
Missouri Executes Muslim Prisoner Marcellus Williams Despite Catholic Protest
The Catholic Church teaches that the death penalty, even for those who have committed heinous crimes, constitutes an attack on human life and dignity.
Missouri Death Row Inmate Claims Racial Bias, Seeks to Stop Execution
Attorneys for Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams argued before the court Monday that Williams did not receive a fair criminal trial in part because of the racial makeup of the jury and the fact that the trial prosecutor struck at least one juror in part because of his race, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
Pope Francis Pens Preface to US Death-Row Chaplain’s Book on Death Penalty
In the book’s preface, Pope Francis underlined his strong opposition to capital punishment.
