U.S. Bishops Call for Biden to Spare Federal Death Row Prisoners Before Leaving Office
The federal death penalty has been applied relatively sparingly since being reinstated in 1988.
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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Missouri Convicted Murderer’s Death Row Case
The Missouri Catholic Conference, which advocates policy on behalf of the state’s bishops, had urged Catholics to contact the governor to express their opposition to Collings’ execution.
Texas Religious Sisters Care for Their ‘Sisters in Christ’ on Death Row
The Sisters of Mary Morning Star is a contemplative Catholic order of nuns located near Waco, about 40 minutes from the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit prison in Gatesville.
Anti-Death Penalty Activists Celebrate 200th Death Row Exoneree: ‘Undoubtedly Optimistic’
Murphy said that the hundreds of exonerations are 'a significant indicator of the brokenness of the death penalty.'
Missouri Governor Denies Clemency to Death Row Inmate Despite Catholic Protests
The Catholic bishops of Missouri had strongly urged the faithful to contact Parson and ask him to stay Dorsey’s execution, citing Catholic teaching on the death penalty.
Missouri Bishops Plead for Death Row Inmate on Eve of Execution
The Missouri Catholic Conference will be hosting a “respectful protest” outside the governor’s office at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City on Tuesday.
Texas Death Row Inmate to be Executed in Days as Catholics Call for Clemency
Cantu has drawn support from a wide variety of Catholics as his execution has drawn nearer.
Florida Bishops Plead With DeSantis to Spare Life of Death Row Inmate
Owen would be the fourth person to be executed in Florida this year, the sixth to die by capital punishment during DeSantis’ administration.
Denial of Clemency to Death-Row Inmate Disappoints Oklahoma Archbishop
Archbishop Paul Coakley spoke about the decision Sept. 28.
Texas Bishops Welcome Stay of Execution for Woman on Death Row
A state court halted the execution of Melissa Lucio over claims she was wrongfully convicted for the death of her child.
