“The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) remain steadfast in our opposition to the death penalty, especially in this modern era. In doing so, we are united with Pope Francis who has advocated for a global end to capital punishment.”

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Catholic Bishops of Arizona: Statement on Scheduled Execution of Aaron Gunches

The resumption of capital punishment in Arizona is an extremely expensive proposition that is fraught with many of the problems discussed.