As Biden presidency passes 100 days, Catholics push him to end federal death penalty
Catholics are calling on President Joe Biden to honor his campaign promises to halt use of the federal death penalty, as his presidency surpasses 100 days.
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Catholics grade the second Catholic president 100 days in
As President Biden marks 100 days in office on Thursday, leaders of Catholic organizations say that they are grateful for signs of progress but caution that more is needed to fulfill campaign promises.
Advocates, editorials call on Biden to end federal death penalty
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The death penalty has been getting attention across the country this year with legislation introduced or voted on in several states aimed at limiting, repealing or even renewing capital punishment.
Death Penalty Abolition Gains Momentum After Virginia
Late last month, Virginia became the latest state to end capital punishment, and more repeals could be on the horizon.
Q & A with Sr. Eileen Reilly, advocating against the death penalty in the US
Sr. Eileen Reilly of the School Sisters of Notre Dame recently joined the Washington-based Catholic Mobilizing Network as a religious engagement associate.
Restorative justice film offers insights into criminal, societal behavior
“The Prison Within” had its premiere last year in California at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, where it won the award for best social justice documentary. Last summer, the film was made available via video on demand.
Virginia abolishes the death penalty
While standing outside the prison that housed Virginia's execution chamber, Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation abolishing the death penalty in the state March 24.
Faith groups celebrate Virginia’s death penalty ban
Some faith leaders are now hoping the Biden administration will follow suit.
Virginia governor signs death penalty repeal
Gov. Ralph Northam (D-Va.) signed a bill Wednesday ending the death penalty in Virginia, making the commonwealth the 23rd state to abolish the practice.
