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.
"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 statement read.
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Rift on Communion policy as US Catholic bishops open meeting
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In this image taken from video, Archbishop Jos Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, addresses the body s virtual assembly on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops via AP)
Divisions flared quickly on Wednesday as U.S. Catholic bishops opened a national meeting highlighted by a sensitive agenda item whether to take initial steps toward a possible rebuke of politicians, including President Joe Biden, who receive Communion while supporting abortion rights.
Some said the issue was so important and contentious that all the more than 260 participating bishops should have an opportunity to address it during the three-day meeting that’s being held virtually.
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