New Report: U.S. Death Penalty Continues to Erode Despite Outlier Executions
A new report released Thursday by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) describes 2021 as a year of “competing forces” with regard to the death penalty.
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Hours before execution, Julius Jones’ death sentence is commuted to life without parole
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt commuted the death sentence of Julius Jones Thursday just hours before his scheduled execution, partially-heeding two clemency recommendations from the state’s Pardon and Parole Board.
Oklahoma’s third problematic execution in a row "warrants an immediate halt" in scheduled executions
Oklahoma took the life of John Marion Grant Thursday in what turned out to be a problematic execution that left Mr. Grant convulsing repeatedly and vomiting before his death.
In Upcoming Visit, Will President Biden and Pope Francis Discuss the Death Penalty?
President Joe Biden is set to meet with Pope Francis on Oct. 29 during his first visit to Rome as U.S. president. Among other pressing issues, many Catholics hope the pontiff and Catholic president will discuss the next step to address the U.S. death penalty.
New digital guide helps Catholics put restorative justice into action
(Washington, D.C.) Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) is proud to announce the launch of an expansive new resource, "Paths of Renewed Encounter: A Restorative Justice Engagement Guide for Catholic Communities."
Federal execution moratorium a “first step” toward Biden administration’s abolition promise
(Washington, D.C.) Attorney General Merrick Garland ordered a moratorium on federal executions Thursday, marking the first death penalty-related action by the Biden administration, which had campaigned on a promise to “eliminate” capital punishment.
New Catholic Small-Group Resource Explores Church’s Anti-Death Penalty Teaching
CMN proudly announces the release of "Dignity and the Death Penalty: Evolution of Catholic Teaching," a small-group resource created in partnership with RENEW International and based on the insights of Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ.
At Biden’s 100-day mark, Catholics push for action on death penalty
Through a national petition organized by CMN, thousands of Catholics and people of goodwill are calling on President Biden to fulfill his campaign pledge to dismantle the federal death penalty.
Catholic Mobilizing Network Responds to Derek Chauvin Conviction
After former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday on all counts of murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd, Catholic Mobilizing Network joins the nation and the U.S. Church in imagining a better path forward.
Catholic Mobilizing Network Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 18-24, 2021)
(Washington, D.C.) From April 18-24, Catholic Mobilizing Network joins the nation in recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and urging victim-centered responses to harm, crime, and violence.
