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Kentucky bishops back bill to allow ‘alternative sentencing’ for criminals with children
The measure states that Kentucky wishes to “promote, strengthen, and encourage family life for the protection and care of children.” Read more
Vatican secretary of state calls Cuba prisoner release ‘a sign of great hope’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin also commented on Biden’s commutation of death sentences for 37 death row inmates, expressing hope there will... Read more
Cuban government announces release of 553 prisoners through mediation of Pope Francis
The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the... Read more
‘God is hidden in human misery’: Pope Francis highlights dignity of migrants, prisoners
Pope Francis on Sunday highlighted the plight of migrants and prisoners during a Mass in Trieste, Italy, for the closing... Read more
Vatican’s Venice Biennale pavilion leads visitors in Catholic tradition of visiting prisoners
Visitors will enter an active women’s prison on Venice’s Giudecca island, where inmates will play an active role in the... Read more
UPDATE: Details emerge on Honduras prison fight that left more than 40 women inmates dead
The massacre was carried out by women belonging to the “Barrio 18” gang against members of “Mara Salvatrucha” (MS-13). Read more
Church demands answers after at least 48 die in gang fight in Honduran women’s prison
According to local authorities, on June 20 there was a confrontation between rival gangs inside the prison that unleashed a... Read more
Pope Francis to ask heads of state to pardon prisoners as Christmas gesture
Pope Francis will send a letter to the world’s heads of state asking them to pardon prisoners, the Vatican announced... Read more
Pope Francis washes prisoners’ feet at Mass on Holy Thursday 2022
The pope offered the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a prison in Civitavecchia. Read more
Pope Francis will wash feet of 12 prisoners on Holy Thursday 2022
The pope will visit the prison of Civitavecchia, outside Rome. Read more
Pope Francis sends 15,000 ice creams to Rome prisoners
The gelati were delivered by papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski. Read more
Prisoners meet Pope Francis before visiting Vatican Museums
Inmates were accompanied by the prison director, chaplain, and officials. Read more
'COVID-19 knows no borders': Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire
The pope urged nations in conflict to respond to an appeal made by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres... Read more
Pope Francis offers Mass for prisoners after Italian prison riots
Following prison riots in Italy, Pope Francis offered Mass for prisoners and persecuted Christians on Wednesday during his livestreamed daily... Read more
Churches often have 'best way forward' for helping inmates, Betsy DeVos says
The Secretary of Education said on Monday that churches are among the institutions with the best solutions for using education... Read more
Pope Francis urges inmates to be at service to one another
Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a prison in the suburbs of Rome Thursday, urging the... Read more
Prisoners in Rome thank Francis for 'making sure we're not forgotten'
Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Mass at a prison in Rome was more than just another event for the inmates who... Read more
Pope Francis to prisoners: Jesus will take a chance on you
Pope Francis had a message for prison inmates at the Mass for the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday: Jesus does... Read more
How inmates at a Chilean women's prison are preparing for the Pope
As Pope Francis prepares to visit Chile next week, the inmates at San Joaquin Women's Penitentiary Center in Santiago are... Read more
Families of Iran's prisoners beg Congress to advocate for their release
Family members of American citizens imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress on Tuesday to advocate for their safe... Read more
