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Catholic Church changes Catechism to prohibit death penalty

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis. Source: AAP

Pope Francis has announced the Catholic Church is formally changing its teaching on the death penalty, calling for prohibiting its use under any circumstances. The move is likely to invite criticism, particularly from several majority-Catholic countries where capital punishment remains legal.


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Pope Francis has announced the Catholic Church is formally changing its teaching on the death penalty, calling for prohibiting its use under any circumstances. The move is likely to invite criticism, particularly from several majority-Catholic countries where capital punishment remains legal.



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