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Pope Leo XIV Declares Death Penalty Wrong | Los Angeles News
Pope Leo XIV has declared the death penalty "inadmissible," aligning with recent Church teachings against capital punishment, especially amid plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan at Fort Hood on December 3rd. This marks the first military execution since 1961 and has drawn significant backlash. Cardinal Pietro Parolin calls the public execution "unacceptable," emphasizing the need for alternatives that uphold human dignity. The statements from the Church leaders contribute to www.TheDailyNewsNow.com This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and…
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