Pope says death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as US plans to livestream execution

A world news story from the U.S., reported by Al Jazeera.

World News · the U.S. · October 10, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV describes capital punishment as an 'attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person' in post on X.

Reported by Al Jazeera, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at Al Jazeera →

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