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More than 200 guests packed into the Apostolic Nunciature last night for Catholic Mobilizing Network’s Justice Reimagined Awards and Celebration to honor leading capital punishment opponents Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of Oklahoma City and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (@USCCB), and Elizabeth Bruenig, staff writer at The Atlantic. (@ebruenig)
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The biennial event also marked the organization’s 17th anniversary, World Day Against the Death Penalty, and Respect Life Month, a time when the Catholics reflect on protecting and defending the sanctity of all human life.
His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, personally greeted each guest as they entered and then kicked off the formal program with a few remarks on promoting human dignity.
Thanks for celebrating with us!
Great night with fellow flack @pruspulse and Abshp Coakley from @USCCB at Justice Reimagined @CMNEndtheDP
Today is the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II.
Pope St. John Paul II consistently affirmed that capital punishment was “cruel and unnecessary.” In 1999, he called for a “consensus to end the death penalty.”
It was he whom Pope Francis quoted when denouncing capital punishment in his 2020 encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti,” saying that his predecessor had “stated clearly and firmly that the death penalty is inadequate from a moral standpoint and no longer necessary from that of penal justice.”
Pope St. John Paul II, pray for us!
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Toforest Johnson to life imprisonment without parole, citing concerns about the reliability of the evidence against him. Mr. Johnson has long maintained his innocence.
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Florida has executed #WilliamReaves.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
May Deputy Richard Raczkoski rest in peace.
“...Eye has not seen, and ear has not heard ... what God has prepared for those who love him." (1 Corinthians:9)
As the hour of execution arrives for #WilliamReaves, we pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
For the family and friends, and all who love and care for #WilliamReaves: we ask Our Lady Undoer of Knots to turn her merciful eyes upon them.
Our Lady, give them the fortification and encouragement needed. Hear our plea!
God the Father, be near to those who are involved with the execution of #WilliamReaves: the witnesses, the media, any spiritual advisors, lawmakers, prison staff, and all others.
May your spirit of compassion inspire them to place the needs of human life above all.
As we pray for #WilliamReaves, we also mourn the loss of Richard Raczkoski. May his family receive comfort as they continue to bear the heavy grief.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed.” (Psalm 34:19)
Florida plans to execute #WilliamReaves Jr. at 6 p.m. ET.
Join us in an hour of prayer for him, the victim, and all others affected by this execution.
On a panel for Catholic Mobilizing Network’s 2025 National Catholic Conference for Restorative Justice, Elizabeth Bruenig shared how the tragic death of her sister-in-law impacted her family and her future reporting on capital punishment.
CMN will recognize Liz at the Justice Reimagined Awards & Celebration on Wednesday, October 21 at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC.
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Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City witnessed the conversion of a man in prison when he first arrived in the diocese. He shared on a panel for Catholic Mobilizing Network’s webinar, “The U.S. Death Penalty in 2024: A State of the Union,” that this experience drastically shaped his own thinking about mercy and rehabilitation.
CMN will recognize Archbishop Coakley at the Justice Reimagined Awards & Celebration on Wednesday, October 21 at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC.
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Trump calls off livestreamed execution after backlash. Have Americans finally had enough of the #deathpenalty?
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One year ago today, Missouri executed Lance Shockley despite serious doubts about his guilt. In prison, Lance was a leader, peacemaker, a minister. His life reflected the possibility of redemption. Missouri refused to recognize it.
We send our love to all who loved Lance.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Catholic Mobilizing Network comments on the cancellation of the livestream of Nidal Hasan’s execution.
Read the full statement of Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy (@KrisanneVMurphy), executive director of Catholic Mobilizing Network: catholicsmobilizing.org/canc…
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Doctors at Gemelli Hospital removed a cancerous tumor from Pope Leo XIV’s right lung, according to the Holy See Press Office. The surgery was successful, with no complications, and the Holy Father has returned to his hospital room.
We ask the faithful to continue praying for Pope Leo’s recovery and for the doctors and staff caring for him. We also hold in prayer all who are living with cancer, their families, and those who care for them.
The state of Florida has executed #JamesRobertson. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
If it was not for the death penalty, Frank Hart would still be with us. We pray for him and his family and we pray that the cycle of death caused by capital punishment would end.
We are still waiting on news of the execution of #JamesRobertson. Jesus, I trust in you.