Pope Francis Calls for Prayers for Inmates on Federal Death Row
During his Angelus address, Pope Francis made a heartfelt plea for prayers for inmates awaiting execution on federal death row in the United States. He urged for their sentences to be commuted or changed, emphasizing the importance of showing compassion and mercy towards those facing the death penalty.
As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, there is a pressing need for action to prevent the execution of 40 men currently on federal death row. The Catholic Mobilizing Network has called on President Biden, a fellow Catholic, to use his authority to commute their sentences and spare their lives.
Pope Francis’s words serve as a powerful reminder of the value of human life and the need for forgiveness and redemption. He asked for prayers for these individuals, referring to them as our brothers and sisters, and emphasized the importance of seeking divine grace to save them from death.
“Let us pray that their sentences may be commuted or changed. Let us think of these brothers and sisters of ours and ask the Lord for the grace to save them from death.”
Activists and organizations dedicated to abolishing the death penalty are urging President Biden to act swiftly and use his clemency powers to prevent the imminent executions of these individuals. The fate of these inmates hangs in the balance, and it is crucial that steps are taken to ensure their lives are spared.
