Pope Leo reiterates opposition to death penalty on same day U.S. approves firing squads
Willem MarxNPR News

Pope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church's teaching that the death penalty is "inadmissible," in a video message released hours after the Justice Department said it would allow firing squads for federal executions. (Image credit: Christopher Furlong)
Pope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church's teaching that the death penalty is "inadmissible," in a video message released hours after the Justice Department said it would allow firing squads for federal executions.
(Image credit: Christopher Furlong)
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