A coalition of eight Catholic congregations in Baltimore kicks off a campaign urging residents to “Put the Guns Down” as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month. This initiative comes amid a notable reduction in homicides, which have dropped nearly 24% in the first five months of 2025 compared to the previous year, highlighting a community effort to further combat gun violence.
The posters, displayed on city buses and metro transit lines, aim to reach thousands daily with a strong message advocating for peace and the protection of lives. However, the sisters warn that potential cuts to federal grants and proposed congressional measures to expand concealed carry permits could jeopardize progress in reducing violence in the region.
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