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Florida bishops urge DeSantis to commute inmate's death sentence

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Florida's Catholic bishops asked Gov. DeSantis to stay the execution of William Silvia and commute his death sentence to life. The bishops cited the sacredness of human life. They urged DeSantis to exercise justice and mercy.

SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

2 sources Aug 14, 2026

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  1. Aug 14, 11:50 AM The Catholic Sun DeSantis urged to exercise ‘justice, mercy’ and commute Florida inmate’s death sentence to life
  2. Aug 14, 11:48 AM OSV News DeSantis urged to exercise ‘justice, mercy’ and commute Florida inmate’s death sentence to life

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