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A Letter from Texas Death Row Inmate Clinton Young

For the first time, CMN has received written correspondence from someone on death row. Clinton Lee Young, whose October 2017 execution was stayed thanks to the efforts of so many CMN supporters and people of goodwill, recently sent CMN a letter thanking us and all people of faith for raising our voices on his behalf, "I am grateful for all those who are Catholic or from other faiths that spoke out for me." A poignant reminder how important this work of life is, this letter makes clear the impact the actions of advocates like you can have. Read the full letter below.

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Death Penalty

18th World Day Against the Death Penalty Highlights Unequal Access to Counsel 

Every year on October 10th, the global abolition community commemorates the World Day Against the Death Penalty and raises awareness on behalf of those facing execution worldwide. Each year highlights a certain theme: this year’s focus is on the unequal legal representation provided to those charged with capital crimes. 

Catholics Decry Federal Executions As A.G. Barr Receives Award

“With this award for Mr. Barr, the ‘National Catholic Prayer Breakfast’ has become a twisted halftime show between executions.”
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Criminal Justice Updates | April 2020

Get the latest death penalty and criminal justice updates from April 2020, including developments in federal death penalty litigation, a Supreme Court ruling eliminating non-unanimous jury verdicts, and the impacts of COVID-19 on death penalty proceedings.

The Catechism Revision: Where Do We Go From Here?

With his historic revision to the Catechism, Pope Francis gave us a new platform from which to advocate for an end to the death penalty. Now the only question is: how do we use it?

Films Reflect upon Harm and Humanity within the Death Penalty

CMN's Associate Director of Community Engagement, Emma Tacke, reflects on two powerful documentary screenings she attended this month, "Both of these films effectively use the vehicle of personal stories to narrate the moral questions and high-stake consequences the death penalty forces us to consider."

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The Mercy In Action Project

CMN’s Mercy in Action Project gives YOU the tools you need to promote clemency for those on death row. Sign up today to start receiving monthly execution alerts.

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National Catholic Pledge to End the Death Penalty

More than 25,000 Catholics and people of faith have already pledged to educate, advocate, and pray for an end to the death penalty. Will you answer the call?

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