US Comboni Sisters campaign against death penalty

Religious leaders from across the State of Virginia gathered at the statehouse yesterday (Monday 18 April) to urge lawmakers to reject a secrecy amendment added to the 'electric chair' bill by Governor Terry McAuliffe. All faith leaders who spoke during the conference share a common belief that the death penalty is wrong and ineffective.

Sister Ilaria a Comboni Missionary Sister who was one of the speakers said: "There is no valid path or less gruesome way to deliver the death penalty. There is no good way to kill someone. We celebrated Easter some weeks ago. A we celebrate renewal; let us reflect where we want our government to be in the business of killing. After all, Christians believe in Jesus who suffered execution by the state and preached forgiveness."

Read more: www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2016/0418/Why-Virginia-faith-leaders-are-protesting-drug-secrecy-for-executions