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Death penalty support drops in US
Support for the death penalty among adults in the United States has dropped below the majority level for the first time since 1971, a new Gallup poll found. Source: OSV News.
California governor praised for commuting death sentences
Catholic death penalty opponents praised Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom for his decision to use his “constitutional clemency authority” to commute all California death sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Source: OSV News.
‘Corruption, costs and cruelty’ cost Republicans election
Democrats won control of both chambers of the United States Congress on Tuesday in a landslide midterm election, with significant ramifications for the final years of the Trump Administration and its policies. Source: OSV News.
Pope Leo casts vote in US election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a United States general election, with the Vatican citing his long-standing belief in civic participation. Source: Crux Now.
Archbishop issues apology over White House meeting
Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob yesterday issued what he called a “public apology” over his part in a meeting of bishops at the White House last week. Source: EWTN News.
US archbishop asks exorcist priest to ‘step back’ for a year
An American priest known for his high-profile exorcism ministry has been asked by a Colorado archbishop to step back from the spotlight. Source: OSV News.
Execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamed
United States President Donald Trump has announced the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will not be livestreamed. Source: EWTN News.
US bishops call for end to death penalty
Catholic bishops have asked the state of Tennessee this week to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment, while US President Donald Trump approved an execution by a military firing squad. Source: EWTN News.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatified at arena Mass
Archbishop Fulton Sheen – the American 20th-century theologian, evangeliser, Catholic communications pioneer, teacher and preacher – is now Blessed Fulton Sheen following his beatification last week. Source: OSV News.