A law firm’s June 15 report claiming the innocence of Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man on death row for more than 25 years, is something that advocates, including Sister Helen Prejean, have long emphasized.
New report issued by law firm says Oklahoma death-row inmate is innocent
Texas Catholic bishops seek clemency for woman on death row
The groups, along with Lucio’s children, filed letters with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz.
Catholic leaders plead for clemency for Texas woman
Texas Catholic leaders and other opponents of the death penalty are urging Texas officials to grant clemency to a 53-year-old Latina woman set to be executed in late April.
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.
Papal academy gives U.S. death row chaplain ‘Guardian of Life’ award
With just a few more months until his 70th birthday, Recinella was at the Vatican to be honored by the Pontifical Academy for Life and receive its first ever Guardian of Life Award during a special evening event Sept. 28.