Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh.

Local News · North Carolina · October 10, 2026

From ABC11 WTVD Raleigh

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday declared capital punishment ''inadmissible" as he marked the World Day Against the Death Penalty and his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

Reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at ABC11 WTVD Raleigh →

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