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Missouri Executes Ernest Johnson After SCOTUS, Governor Decline to Intervene
His supporters, including members of Congress and Pope Francis, say his intellectual disabilities made his execution unconstitutional.
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Missouri Is Set Execute Ernest Johnson, Despite Lawmakers and the Pope Begging the Governor Not To
Missouri Reps. Cori Bush and Emanuel Cleaver—even the pope—sent letters asking Gov. Michael L. Parson to grant Johnson clemency.
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Wilton Gregory Has Become the First African-American Cardinal in the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has elected Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C. to the rank of cardinal, making him the first African American in history to hold that title. Gregory was elevated to a cardinal in an installation ceremony held in Rome over the weekend, reports CNN. From CNN: Gregory, 72, already the highest-ranking African-American Catholic…
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Pope Francis Shouts Out NBA Players for Their Work in Addressing Racial Injustice: 'You're Champions'
When the NBA made its triumphant return in July after COVID-19 tried its best to steal our joy, it looked like nothing we’d ever seen before. Not only were there virtual fans in the stands, but players were adorned in “VOTE” t-shirts, “Black Lives Matter” was etched onto the court and coaches and players alike…
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Trump Met the Pope, and Clearly the Pope Hates Him
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump met with Pope Francis, and the pope literally looked like the part of America that didn’t vote for this man. Here is a photo of Pope Francis in happier times: And here is Pope Francis, much like most of America, now: The pope looks like he’s the lead singer of…