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

A local news story from Pennsylvania, reported by 6abc Philadelphia.

Local News · Pennsylvania · October 10, 2026

From 6abc Philadelphia

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 6abc Philadelphia, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at 6abc Philadelphia →

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