In focus: Death row inmate receives temporary reprieve, Indiana abortion law challenged, Ethiopia cardinal welcomes peace agreement
Nation/World news briefs: Nov. 7, 2022
Oklahoma inmate gets temporary reprieve from execution
klahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt gave another temporary reprieve to death-row inmate Richard Glossip, moving back his execution scheduled for Dec. 8 until next February while an appeals court reviews his claims of innocence.
Abortion-related questions take center stage in new American Values Survey
According to the poll, 24% said they will only vote for a candidate who shares their views on abortion, compared to 53% who say a candidate’s position on abortion is just one of many important factors, and 19% who do not see abortion as a major issue when voting.
Kansas deacons form pro-life association
A vision to form a brotherhood of permanent deacons for pro-life ministry — the first of its kind — became a reality this fall with the approval of the clerical association Deacons of Hope.
Photos of the Week: Oct. 17, 2022
In the spotlight: National Youth Advisory Council, eucharistic procession, Vatican II anniversary, Brazilian procession
Life without parole for school shooter called ‘severe and just punishment’
There is “no question” the actions of the Parkland, Florida, school shooter “were heinous,” but “a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole is a severe and just punishment,” said Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski.
Nation/World news briefs: Oct. 10, 2022
In focus: Texas execution, war in Ukraine and Ethiopia, upcoming papal trip
Nation/World news briefs: Oct. 3, 2022
In focus: World Communication Day message, allegations against archbishop, call to end death penalty