Virginia Bishop Urges Mercy for Convicted Sniper
Friday, November 06, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS)—As Virginia prepared to execute convicted
sniper John Allen Muhammad, Bishop Paul S. Loverde of Arlington called
for mercy and urged that Muhammad's sentence be commuted to life in
prison without possibility of parole.
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Lubbock Bishop Applauds Mercy Shown Murder Victim's Widow
Thursday, October 29, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas (CNS)—On July 9, 2007, while unloading groceries in
his garage, Don McCullough noticed a young man hurrying along the
sidewalk and perspiring on the hot day. McCullough called out and
offered the stranger a bottle of the water he was carrying in his
grocery sack.
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Catholics Play Key Roles in Efforts to End Death Penalty in Oregon
Thursday, September 24, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.—The drive to repeal the death penalty in Oregon has gained vigor, with Catholics in key roles.
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Additional Recent News
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CNS)—The Catholic bishops of Florida urged Gov.
Charlie Crist to stay the Aug. 19 execution of Richard Marek and give
him a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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HARTFORD, Conn. (CNS)—Connecticut's Catholic bishops have asked Gov. M. Jodi Rell to back a repeal of the death penalty in the state.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Emphasizing the importance of protecting human life, Pope Benedict XVI congratulated the government of Mexico for its decision in 2005 to eliminate the death penalty.
Monday, July 13, 2009
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Monday, July 13, 2009
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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—For making what he described as "the most difficult decision in my political life," Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico was given a front-row seat at a papal audience and was to see Rome's Colosseum lit up in honor of his state.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
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WASHINGTON (CNS)—New research released June 16 concludes criminology experts do not believe the death penalty effectively deters criminals from committing murder.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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SANTA FE, N.M. (CNS)—New Mexico repealed the death penalty March 18, after Gov. Bill Richardson had a change of heart about his long support for capital punishment.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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From St. Anthony Messenger magazine
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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By Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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From Scripture From Scratch, St. Anthony Messenger Press
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2000
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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From Catholic Update, St. Anthony Messenger Press
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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From St. Anthony Messenger magazine
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