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Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty

Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty

Friday, February 13, 2026

The archbishop called for prayers for both the family of the killer’s victims and the killer himself.

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