Capital punishment Archives

Catholic bishops ask Missouri governor to halt upcoming execution

Associated Press, Church in the US
Sep 20, 2019

Missouri’s four Catholic bishops are asking Gov. Mike Parson to spare the life of a convicted killer whose execution is approaching.

At 80, Prejean still a witness to what others haven’t seen

Church in the US, Interviews
Sep 9, 2019

At age 80, Sr. Helen Prejean remains one of the world’s leading crusaders against the death penalty.

Conservative foes of death penalty meet in Louisiana

Associated Press, Church in the US
Sep 7, 2019

Conservative death penalty opponents gathered in New Orleans on Friday for two days of discussions on how best to convince their political allies in Louisiana and other right-leaning states that capital punishment should be abolished.

Florida governor asked to spare life of man set to be executed

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Aug 20, 2019

The executive director of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops asked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, himself a Catholic, to stay the Aug. 22 execution of Gary Ray Bowles, who pleaded guilty to a 1994 murder and was sentenced to death.

Texas faith leaders say chaplains shouldn’t be banned from executions

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jul 25, 2019

More than 180 faith leaders in Texas, including 18 Catholics, signed a statement sent to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice July 23 asking the agency to change its policy banning prison chaplains from execution chambers.

Church official warns lawmakers over Duterte’s death penalty bid

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Jul 25, 2019

A senior Catholic Church official called on Philippine legislators to work for the benefit of the people and not blindly follow what President Rodrigo Duterte wants, including his plan to reinstate the death penalty.