U.S. bishops condemn Florida execution during their assembly in letter to Pope Francis

ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) -- As the U.S. bishops gathered for their spring plenary assembly, they voted June 15 to approve a letter intended for Pope Francis that also denounced Florida's planned execution that day.

'Sadly, on this very day, as this assembly meets, the state of Florida is set to execute a convicted man. We share in your opposition to the death penalty,' the U.S. bishops wrote. The letter included mentions of not just the death penalty, but other items that would be discussed dur

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