Justice Breyer, who is Jewish, has taken stands that both go against and support Catholic teaching.
In decisions, Breyer has opposed death penalty, supported right to abortion
Death-row spiritual advisers weigh in on Supreme Court case
A case before the Supreme Court Nov. 9 argues that death-row chaplains should be able to pray aloud with inmates and place their hands on them in prayer during executions.
Panelists urge Catholics to discuss death penalty at parish level
During an online panel about the death penalty Oct. 19, panelists stressed how capital punishment goes against church teaching, and they also urged the nearly 500 participants to promote this discussion at their own parishes by tapping into available resources.
Online pivot during pandemic benefits Catholic Mobilization Network
While many businesses and organizations were hamstrung by the near-immediate shutdown wrought last year by the coronavirus pandemic, the Catholic Mobilization Network flourished in ways like never before, according to its executive director, Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy.
Catholic activists speak out against execution of Missouri man
Just prior to his execution, the group asked for prayers for Johnson and his victims on social media.
Nuncio, on behalf of pope, urges Missouri governor to halt Oct. 5 execution
In a Sept. 27 letter sent to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on behalf of Pope Francis, the nuncio urged the governor to halt the scheduled execution Oct. 5 of convicted murderer Ernest Lee Johnson out of respect for “the sacredness of all human life.”
Court’s new term to look at abortion, death penalty, religious liberty
The U.S. Supreme Court’s new term, starting Oct. 4, returns to its standard routine: hearing arguments in person and taking on hot-button issues.
Nevada death penalty repeal fails, but is on ‘right path,’ advocate says
Although legislation to repeal the death penalty in Nevada was stopped in its tracks in May, a Catholic death penalty advocate is not throwing in the towel.