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Pope Leo reiterates opposition to death penalty on same day U.S. approves firing squads

Pope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church's teaching that the death penalty is "inadmissible," in a video message released hours after the Justice Department said it would allow firing squads for federal executions.

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Pope Leo reiterates opposition to death penalty on same day U.S. approves firing squadsPope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church's teaching that the death penalty is "inadmissible," in a video message released hours after the Justice Department said it would allow firing squads for federal executions.
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