Pope Leo XIV referred to the death penalty as "an attack" on human dignity. This statement came one day after senior Church officials expressed their disapproval of the Pentagon's plans to live-stream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
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Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Death Penalty Following Announcement of Live-Streamed Execution
Pope Leo XIV has criticized the death penalty, describing it as an attack on human dignity. His remarks followed the condemnation by senior Church officials regarding the Pentagon's intention to live-stream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
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