Some Catholic governors are embracing the use of capital punishment as part of their political platforms despite the Catholic Church’s opposition to the practice. Another Catholic governor in a southern state recently called for an end to the practice.
Texas was without any scheduled executions April 21 after judges intervened in capital punishment cases to allow two men on death row a new opportunity to clear their names.
In focus: Pope headed to Mongolia, water rule challenged, immigration bill raises religious liberty concerns
A group gathered holding prayer vigil in prayerful response to acts of hatred and violence in our society.
In focus: Pennsylvania death penalty, Portugal abuse report, papal resignation
In focus: Antisemitism, Nicaraguan crisis, clemency for Christmas
Subtitled “Faith-Based Measures for Catholic Investors: A Starting Point and Call to Action,” the document lists 24 topics — from abortion to water — that should be considered when planning an investment strategy that generates the funds necessary to continue the church’s mission but does so in the most ethical way possible.
In a 24-hour period, all four death penalty cases had last-minute appeals to the Supreme Court that were denied.
