Michael Ross Dead?

Discusses the impending death of convicted murderer and rapist Michael Ross. Reference to the fact that he would be the first person executed in Connecticut in 44 years; Ross' request that the state proceed with the execution; Belief of Connecticut's governor that there is nothing to invalidate the sentencing; Request by Bishop William Lori of Bridgeport that parishioners sign a petition to repeal the death penalty in Connecticut; Citation of Pope John Paul's disapproval of capital punishment; Importance of the Pope's statement that capital punishment only be exercised in cases of extreme gravity.