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California bishops applaud governor for death penalty moratorium

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California bishops applaud governor for death penalty moratorium

July 29, 2019January 21, 2026

By Catholic News ServiceSACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Catholic bishops of California welcomed the March 13 decision by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a moratorium on the use of the death penalty in the state."We appreciate this recognition that the state has the adequate means to defend human dignity and public safety without recourse to…...