Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty

Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty works for the abolition of capital punishment in Georgia and around the world.

[Catholic Mobilizing Network @CMNEndtheDP]

Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, executive director of Catholic Mobilizing Network, responds to the Tuesday press conference held by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on the death penalty:

"His call for the abolishment of capital punishment in Ohio is an encouraging sign and reflects growing recognition that the state can move toward a more just and life-affirming approach."

@KrisanneVMurphy

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[Conservatives Concerned @CCATDP]

Conservatives who value limited government should question whether any system this prone to error can be trusted with the ultimate power to take a human life. https://t.co/vKgJkCIuq1

[Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty @gacatholics]

The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that the vaccine requirement that formed part of a pandemic-era halt to executions has been met. https://t.co/QwXsujcjqJ

[flocc @floccjustice]

This just in: U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin just introduced the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act of 2026 (HR 8940)

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[Catholic Mobilizing Network @CMNEndtheDP]

On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical — a letter addressed to the bishops of the world, concerning matters that affect the Church at large. In choosing the title Magnifica Humanitas, the Holy Father does not just warn against the dangers of unregulated developing technology; he also, ultimately, emphasizes the importance of the human person and the dignity that all of us possess as sons and daughters of God.

Pope Leo expounds that while there are certain types of dignity that can be diminished, such as moral or social, “there is also the more profound and important level of ontological dignity. This is the dignity that belongs to every human being simply by virtue of existing, of having been willed, created and loved by God. No sin, failure, humiliation or exclusion can diminish the profound value of a human life that God has willed and called into being.” (Magnifica Humanitas, 52)

CMN’s mission towards ending the death penalty, advancing justice, and helping all affected by violent crime begin healing is rooted in this exact belief! All life is sacred, no matter the harm someone has experienced or caused. Thank you, Pope Leo XIV, for your witness.

[flocc @floccjustice]

Torture or Justice?
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[NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty @NCCADP]

Ever wondered what restorative justice looks like in practice? Recently, we gathered with a group of impacted people in Winston-Salem for a day of Circles and healing.

Have a look: https://t.co/onbmZ1hozP

[FADP @FADPorg]

BREAKING: James Duckett will not be executed tomorrow. The Florida Supreme Court declined to lift the stay while the circuit court evaluates legal claims related to his recently completed DNA testing. https://t.co/KxZyfqCU1h

[NAMI New Jersey @NAMI_NJ]

If your loved one with a mental illness is arrested during a mental health crisis, do you know what to do next? Download NAMI’s new guide, “Navigating the Criminal Justice System” today to learn more at https://t.co/w71i7QayRi

#HelpNotHandcuffs #NationalCriminalJusticeMonth

[Robert Dunham @RDunhamDP]

The Death Penalty Policy Project is co-sponsoring a webinar tomorrow with @helenprejean discussing death penalty abolition and the illustrated version of Dead Man Walking. https://t.co/msJcNKbtl4 @padp_org @Atlantic_Ctr @amnestyusa @DeathPenaltyAct @WTIUSA @CCATDP @floccjustice

[Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty @gacatholics]

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[Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty @gacatholics]

Stacey Humphreys' clemency hearing has been postponed due to ongoing litigation. All vigils scheduled for December 17 are currently postponed as details emerge. https://t.co/CvULozYFfW

[Catholic Mobilizing Network @CMNEndtheDP]

Today, December 14, is the Jubilee of Prisoners — the final celebration of this Jubilee Year.

In collaboration with the @CPMCoalition, CMN assisted in preparing a resource for the @USCCB in honor of the Jubilee of Prisoners.

📄Download the resource: https://t.co/Sfs0sk1jVQ

For this Jubilee recognizing those in prison, we call to mind the nearly two million people in the United States who are incarcerated, detained, or awaiting execution. In solidarity, born from our shared dignity as children of God and members of the Body of Christ, we are called to participate in a ministry of restorative practices which seek to make whole all people impacted by crime and the carceral system.

[Catholic Mobilizing Network @CMNEndtheDP]

“Any disconnect between Church doctrine and polling is a reminder that more education and formation on the life issue of ending the death penalty remains worthy,” [said @KrisanneVMurphy]. “After all, human lives hang in the balance."

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[Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty @gacatholics]

Should Stacey Humphreys not receive a stay of execution or a commutation, vigils will be held across the state on the evening of Wednesday, December 17. Visit https://t.co/p8W0B9b35f for locations and times.

[Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty @gacatholics]

The jury in Stacey Humphreys' case voted 11–1 in favor of life without parole. Under GA law, that deadlock should have resulted in a life sentence, but he received death. Sign the petition urging the state to commute Stacey's sentence: https://t.co/dN6TBMELeT

[Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty @gacatholics]

Georgia has scheduled the execution of Stacey Humphreys for December 17. Mr. Humphreys' trial was tainted by juror misconduct that Georgia law prohibits the courts from considering. Take action today to demand fairness and save a life. Go to https://t.co/p8W0B9bAUN.

[flocc @floccjustice]

Join us for the 12/4 webinar with @uscedp

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[Robert Dunham @RDunhamDP]

On Wednesday, I'll be one of the speakers for a @McGrathND and @CMNEndtheDP webinar on Witnessing Hope and Reconciliation: Human Dignity and the Death Penalty. You can register to attend the webinar here: https://t.co/nNh6MANHCs @NotreDame @PFADP @uscedp

[Death Penalty Information Center @DPInfoCtr]

Study: 2025 is One of Deadliest Years for Veterans on Death Row @Militarydotcom #deathpenalty #military #veterans https://t.co/uSPwfoowSS