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Death-row inmate Ledell Lee. A ruling from the state Supreme Court allowing officials to use a lethal injection drug that a supplier says was misleadingly obtained cleared the way for Arkansas to execute Ledell Lee on Thursday, April 20, 2017, although he still had pending requests for reprieve. (Arkansas Department of Correction via AP)
FaithThe Good Word
The last suppers of Jesus Christ and Ledell Lee
Terrance Klein
To take Holy Communion in the face of death is to say that it is fellowship, and not food, that matters most.
Vivian Tuttle holds a photo of her daughter Yvonne, who was murdered during a 2002 bank robbery in Norfolk, Neb., as she testifies in favor of the death penalty at a public hearing in Omaha, Neb. in October 2016 (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, file).
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Nebraska highlights the Catholic Church’s struggle with the death penalty
Joe Hoover, S.J.
The fight against the death penalty lays bare the strengths and weaknesses of the Catholic approach to pro-life issues.
Omaha Democratic mayoral candidate Heath Mello waves to supporters at a rally on April 20.  (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Abortion is proving that the Democratic Party can outdo Republicans in self-destruction
Robert David Sullivan
The expulsion of pro-life candidates may doom the Democrats to minority status.
FaithFaith in Focus
My son’s gift of organ donation taught me death is not the last word.
Eric Gregory
Christopher’s death gave five people the chance to live.
Protesters gather outside the state Capitol building on Friday, April 14, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark., to voice their opposition to Arkansas' seven upcoming executions. (AP Photo/Kelly P. Kissel)
Politics & SocietyNews
Judge halts Arkansas plan to execute inmates by end of month
Andrew DeMillo - Associated PressKelly P. Kissel - Associated Press
A federal judge halted Arkansas' unprecedented plan to execute several inmates before the end of the month because one of its execution drugs is about to expire.
Politics & Society
Executing 7 men in 10 days this Easter will not restore justice to Arkansas
Karen Clifton
Why do we use violence to solve violence?
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