Pope Francis petitions Missouri governor for clemency in Ernest Johnson execution case
The Holy Father has spoken through his US emissary to request that the governor of Missouri commute the death sentence of an intellectually disabled inmate.
Executions
Despite slate of executions scheduled in next month—including one tonight—USCCB issues Respect Life Month statement on abortion
The US bishops' pro-life committee chair has released a statement for Respect Life Month, which begins in a few days. Only kind of life seems to be the focus.
DOJ announces federal death penalty moratorium
The Biden administration has taken its first official swipe at capital punishment, questioning the former administration's policies and halting federal executions in the process.
570 executed and counting: A Pentecost season reflection
Michael Howard of Eat the Scroll Ministry offers a reflection on the execution of another child of God in America, the first under the Biden administration.
Rep. Espaillat urging action on death penalty with letter to AG nominee Garland
Progressive legislators are pressing Biden's AG-to-be Merrick Garland on the death penalty—including a Black Catholic with an active abolition bill in the House.
Lisa Montgomery's life hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court debates and Congress moves
As the Trump administration rushes to take more lives in its final 8 days, legislators look to do away with government-sponsored killings altogether.
Sarah's Children: Lisa Montgomery scheduled for execution tomorrow
Less than a week after Pres. Trump's incitement of terrorism, his administration plans to execute another federal prisoner—the first such woman in 67 years.
Maryland (and DC) bishops speak out against scheduled execution of Dustin Higgs
Two of the five active Black bishops join Maryland's shepherds in condemning Trump's plan to execute a local man convicted of involvement in a triple murder.
Rachael's Children: Alfred Bourgeois becomes 10th victim of Trump's federal executions—all since June
The Trump administration takes federal executions into the double digits in a calendar year for the first time since the turn of the 20th century.
Herod's Children: Two more federal executions scheduled for the 2nd week of Advent
The Trump administration seeks to continue its execution spree, spearheaded by AG BIll Barr, a Catholic, and a compliant Supreme Court filled with his coreligionists.
'In the Lion's Den': Slew of new executions scheduled for lame-duck period
The Trump administration ramps up federal executions in anticipation of President-elect Joe Biden's impending inauguration.
Latest federal execution spearheaded by Catholic judiciary officials
Catholic teaching nowhere to be found as the latest death row inmate is executed with the help of not a few prominent (and professing) judicial officials.