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A Catholic theologian argues for a death row inmate's right to have the pastor's touch in the execution chamber

  • Written by Dorian Llywelyn, President, Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imagePhysical touch at the end of life has a special significance in many cultures and offers solace.Valerie Winckler/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Nov. 9, 2021, in a case regarding a death row inmate’s plea that his Baptist pastor be allowed to lay hands on him in the execution chamber. The Supreme...

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