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

A local news story from New York, reported by ABC7 NY.

Local News · New York · October 10, 2026

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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 ABC7 NY, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at ABC7 NY →

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