Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee for Domestic Justice and Human Development, expresses his sadness over the decision to resume scheduling executions at the federal level in the United States.
On the latest episode of Vatican Access, Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy — executive director of Catholic Mobilizing Network — sits down with Robert Duncan to discuss the organization’s mission, her recent visit with Pope Leo XIV,…
A Statement from Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy on Gov. Mike DeWine’s Press Conference on the Death Penalty. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 16, 2026Contact: Bianca Misterio at (e) bianca@catholicsmobilizing.org (p) (703) 881-6415Website: catholicsmobilizing.org X: @CMNEndtheDP Krisanne…
The execution of Tony Carruthers in Tennessee — scheduled for Thursday, May 21 — has been called off after the execution team was unable to establish backup venous access pursuant with the state’s protocol for…
Dozens of young adults ages 18-39 from all across the country entered poems in Catholic Mobilizing Network’s 2026 Justice & Mercy Poetry Contest. This fifth-annual contest invited young people of faith to write about the…
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…
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…
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…
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…