Media Room

CMN’s work to lift up the dignity of all life and end the death penalty and promote a more restorative justice system has been featured in several Catholic and secular media outlets. Below is a listing of the different news pieces, press statements, and Op-Eds featuring the work of CMN. Click the headings to learn more, or click the colored icons to see a full listing of each category.

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  • Reveal of Pope Leo’s 2011 note to Illinois governor heartens death penalty opponent

    National Catholic Reporter


  • Catholic Sister brings synodal approach to prison through restorative justice

    Vatican News


  • Mississippi executes Richard Jordan

    Mississippi Today


  • Webinar: Americans less supportive of death penalty, yet 5 states recently reinstated it

    OSV News


  • Clemency petitions for South Carolina’s double murderer given to Gov. McMaster

    The State


  • Florida execution appeal for Anthony Wainwright claims Agent Orange effects

    The Florida Times-Union


  • A ‘powerful witness’ against the death penalty

    The Leaven


  • Catholic death penalty abolition group eager for new pope to build on Francis’ legacy on issue

    OSV News


  • Lawyers for Mikal Mahdi allege ‘botched’ firing squad execution in South Carolina

    Catholic News Agency


  • Why Black Catholics Have Hope For Pope Leo XIV

    The Seattle Medium