by Beth | Apr 3, 2005 | Justice and Peace
While the U.S. Catholic bishops have been calling for an end to the use of the death penalty for 25 years, this new Campaign was launched in March of 2005.The impetus for the Campaign was the anniversary of the first comprehensive U.S. Catholic bishops’ statement on...
by Beth | Nov 30, 2004 | Justice and Peace
ROME, NOV. 29, 2004 (Zenit.org).- On Tuesday, some 300 cities will join Rome to say “no” to the death penalty, promoting a series of public events worldwide. The cities will be joining a worldwide chain of “Cities for Life — Cities Against the...
by Beth | Jan 21, 2004 | Justice and Peace
MANILA, Philippines, JAN. 19, 2004 (Zenit.org).- The Philippine bishops’ Commission on Prison Pastoral Care asked presidential election candidates to declare themselves against the death penalty. Of the five candidates, including President Gloria Macapagal...
by Beth | Dec 28, 2003 | Justice and Peace
SYDNEY, December 19,2003 (acsjc.org.au): The Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, Bishop Christopher Saunders, has urged Australian politicians condoning the use of the death penalty in overseas jurisdictions to think...
by Beth | Dec 2, 2003 | Justice and Peace
ATICAN CITY, NOV. 30, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II added his voice in support of the renewal of the international campaign against the death penalty. Before bidding farewell to the pilgrims gathered today in St. Peter’s Square to pray the Angelus, the Pope...
