In the wake of a recent statement by Pope Leo XIV condemning the treatment of migrants in the United States as “extremely disrespectful,” the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has made an appeal to President Donald J. Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to halt immigration enforcement until after the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay two executions scheduled to take place this month. Mark Geralds is scheduled to be executed on December 9, 2025, for the 1989 murder of Tressa Lynn Pettibone. Frank Walls is scheduled for execution on December 18, 2025, for the murder of Ann Peterson in 1987.