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Pope Francis Announces Catholic Church’s Formal Opposition To Death Penalty

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Pope Francis prays during an audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican
In this file photo dated Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Pope Francis prays during an audience in St. Peter’s square at the Vatican. The Vatican said Thursday Aug. 2, 2018, that Pope Francis has changed church teaching about the death penalty, saying it can never be sanctioned because it “attacks” the inherent dignity of all humans. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, FILE)

The Catholic Church has announced formal opposition of the death penalty in all cases. We talk with a priest about the history leading up to this change and what this shift means.

Episode Credits

  • John Munson Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Michael Dieringer Technical Director
  • Father Steven Avella Guest

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