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Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted on three charges of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, was sentenced to 22 ½ years in prison on Friday.
Racial justice is a noble quest for the Church and society.
Speaking to Register after Tuesday’s conviction of the former police officer for the death of George Floyd, these Catholics said they find relief and hope in the trial’s outcome.
Pope Francis requested the meeting last week because he wanted to learn more about the American athletes’ social justice advocacy.
Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, who lives in retirement in a parish in Liverpool, England, said that members of his religious community were following the worldwide protests after George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis May 25.
The Church offers guidance on how to maintain the common good in society while also safeguarding individual liberties as a basis for any significant discussion about law enforcement reform.
Bishop Checchio emphasized the dignity of all human persons, noting that every person is made in the image and likeness of God.
EDITORIAL: As a conversation is occurring in the public square and on city streets, perhaps it should truly begin in the heart.
Civil-rights leader Alveda King addresses the George Floyd killing and aftermath.
Across the U.S., many Catholics are trying to witness to peace on all sides of protests and riots following the police-related killings of African Americans.
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