Melissa Lucio case in Texas highlights Catholic opposition to death penalty
"In Melissa's case, we see clearly how deeply flawed our capital punishment system is, and how it places innocent lives at risk."
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Catholic leaders thankful for Melissa Lucio's stay of execution
Catholic leaders were thankful that death-row inmate Melissa Lucio was granted a last-minute stay of execution April 25.
Texas bishops welcome stay of execution for mother on death row
Soon after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution for death row inmate Melissa Lucio on April 25, the bishops of Texas both commended her religious conversion, and lamented a flawed justice system that resulted in a “dubious” conviction.
Meet the couple who forgave their daughter’s killer on Good Friday
Conor McBride, who shot his fiancée, says restorative justice was the hardest thing he's ever had to do.
Good Friday is the perfect day to commit to ending the death penalty
"Arguably every step along Christ’s Passion begs us to reckon with the modern system of capital punishment."
Texas Catholic bishops seek clemency for woman on death row
Texas Catholic bishops joined a broad coalition of faith leaders, Latino organizations, anti-domestic violence groups and the Innocence Project in urging state leaders March 22 to commute the death sentence of Melissa Lucio and conduct a meaningful review of her case.
Catholic bishops call for halt to execution of mother on death row in Texas
The prelates called her confession "forced" and questioned who would be healed by her execution.
Catholic Mobilizing Network debuts podcast on restorative justice issues
The Catholic Mobilizing Network has introduced a new podcast, “Encounters With Dignity,” available on many popular podcast platforms.
Texas bishops call for mercy for mother facing death penalty
Bishops in the US State of Texas have appealed for mercy to be offered to a mother of 14 and grandmother sentenced to die on April 27, following what has been called a flawed process and conviction.
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.
