Pray for the Global Abolition of the Death Penalty

For his prayer intention for the month of September, Pope Francis released a video message requesting prayer and action across the world to abolish the death penalty.

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This intention comes at a providential time throughout the world, and especially here in the United States, where several states have set upcoming execution dates. There is no better time than now to pray together to end this death dealing practice.

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops is pleased to collaborate with Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) and Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP) to build a culture of life and put mercy in action. The death penalty is not necessary to carry out justice and keep communities safe.

As states continue to execute individuals, denying them of their inherent human dignity, please join the Holy Father in prayer for the global abolition of death penalty.