On October 10, 2024 — World Day Against the Death Penalty — CMN hosted the Justice Reimagined Awards & Celebration to honor committed witnesses to its mission and celebrate the organization’s 15th anniversary.
Below are some images from the night that capture the energy, joy, and hope that was present in the room.
In a surprise video aired at DePaul University today, Pope Leo XIV offered a powerful statement in support for those who advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States: “I therefore…
This week, CMN honors National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration celebrated by victim rights advocacy groups across the country to uplift dignity, safety, and healing amid the widespread need for victim-centered responses to…
As an Easter people, we proclaim that life has the final word. What does it really mean to be people of the Resurrection? It means choosing to see life where others see only death. It…
Christ triumphs over death so that we may have life. Though the system of capital punishment still bears the darkness of Good Friday and Holy Saturday, we know that Easter Sunday always comes. Thank you…
Mr. Burton was sentenced to death and scheduled to be executed on Thursday, March 12, 2026 for his involvement in the murder of Doug Battle. But on March 10, Governor Kay Ivey took merciful action,…
In honor of Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14), we sat down with Sr. Eileen for a Q&A to talk about her journey and share a bit more about the impact of her work engaging with…
Local, state, and national leaders continue to urge Governor Gavin Newsom to commute the sentences of all individuals on California’s death row before he leaves office. As this campaign progresses, there’s an ongoing need to…
2025 held both setbacks and progress in the movement to end the death penalty. CMN’s webinar hosted on January 21 — The State of the Death Penalty in 2026: Trends, Realities, Advocacy — was a chance to…
On January 14, 2026, CMN’s Board Chair Sr. Rita Ann Teichman, CSJ announced Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy’s invitation to serve as a Love Ethic Social Innovator Fellow in the The Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Center…
Oklahoma was scheduled to execute Tremane Wood on the morning of November 13 for his role in the murder of Ronnie Wipf. A week prior, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board had recommended in a…
In the last few months, we’ve heard much about the death penalty on the national stage. As we reflect on the past quarter, this report highlights key trends, analysis and developments shaping the conversation across…
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