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Every person deserves to be treated with dignity –
no exceptions.
Our Catholic faith affirms the sacredness of all life, regardless of the harm someone has endured or inflicted. The death penalty violates this divine vision of justice.
We can choose life over death, and healing over revenge.
Our revenge-driven responses to crime and violence aren’t working. Find out how CMN is advancing justice solutions that promote Jesus’ reconciling way.
Jubilee 2025
Throughout 2025, the whole Catholic Church will celebrate a Jubilee Year — a special dedication that happens every 25 years.
COMING SOON! Lenten Circles — An Experience of Conversations in Communion. Experience this restorative model of dialogue firsthand while reflecting on the themes of the Jubilee Year and implementing the Synod on Synodality.
How We Work
CMN leverages a three-tiered strategy to empower Catholics and people of goodwill to end the death penalty, advance justice solutions aligned with Catholic values, and promote healing approaches like restorative justice.
Education
We create innovative resources and learning opportunities that shed light on the Church’s teachings and expose the flaws of the criminal legal system.
Advocacy
We empower people of faith to engage in informed advocacy against the death penalty and champion justice solutions that center healing and human dignity.
Prayer
We ground our work in faith, bringing Catholics together for prayer and spiritual formation that uplifts God’s desire for justice and healing.
Recent News
Stay updated with the latest news from CMN plus the national movements to end the death penalty and advance justice and healing.
Death Penalty Quarterly | January 2025
Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day of Peace 2025
President Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Sentences
Summary: Death Penalty Information Center Year-End report demonstrates death sentences and executions remain near historic lows
CMN Board Chair and Executive Director send Letter to President Biden
Summary: Gallup Reports Drop in Death Penalty Support Led by Younger Generations
Take Action
Harness the power of the Church’s teaching to call for an end to the death penalty.
Upcoming Events
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Los Angeles Religious Education (RE) Congress
February 20
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Intro to Restorative Justice: New, 2-Hour Version
February 28
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Companion Training: Conversations in Communion (March)
March 6
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