Vatican - Death Penalty

Pope Francis has announced the Catholic Church is formally changing its teaching on the death penalty, calling for prohibiting its use under any circumstances.

Pope Francis - (AAP) Source: AAP

Why has the Vatican changed its position on the death penalty?  What does it hope to achieve by this move? How will Roman Catholics across the world respond to the proposal?  

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