Pope Francis Condemns US Capital Punishment
Pope Leo has issued a condemnation of capital punishment, calling for its global abolition. This follows a US Justice Department proposal to consider firing squads, electrocution, and gassing as alternative execution methods. The recommendation stems from reported difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs.
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RTHK Radio 3 HK
“Pope Leo has condemned capital punishment calling for its abolition in the United States, as the U.S. Justice Department proposed to add firing squads, electrocution and gassing.”
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