In a statement released just after Buntion’s death, the bishops said that Buntion, one of the oldest death-row inmates with multiple chronic health condition and was of no threat to anyone.
Texas bishops call execution of death-row inmate an ‘act of vengeance’
State court halts firing-squad execution with temporary stay
On April 15, two weeks prior to Moore’s new execution date, he was given the choice for how he wished to be put to death.
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.
Pakistan court sets aside death sentence for woman convicted of blasphemy
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has set aside the death sentence of Asia Bibi, a Catholic convicted of blasphemy, and ordered her release from prison.