Governor DeWine calls on Ohio to abolish the death penalty
Speaking from prepared remarks on Tuesday, June 16, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine made a powerful statement opposing further use of the death penalty and asking his state legislature to abolish it in his state. DeWine not only sought the death penalty in his prior role as a prosecutor, he was directly involved in crafting the […]
Pope Leo condemns the death penalty, calls for abolition in the US and worldwide
The first US-born Pope calls the death penalty inadmissible in all cases Speaking via video message to a gathering at DePaul University, Pope Leo XIV made a special point to condemn the use of the death penalty, especially in the United States. Pope Leo urged abolition worldwide, and pledged his support to all who advocate […]