ST. LOUIS A group called “Save Rome of the West” has formed in response to the expectation of a historic restructuring of the regional network of Roman Catholic churches. Though small, it signals the kinds of difficult discussions that lie ahead.
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"As Missouri has shown itself to be a pro-life state, we should stop using the death penalty as a means of dealing with violent crimes," the leaders said.
Leaders of the four Roman Catholic dioceses in Missouri are urging state leaders to end the use of the death penalty, after a convicted killer of three was executed despite a request for clemency from the pope