Pope Francis declares death penalty inadmissible in all cases
Pope Francis has changed the teachings of the Catholic faith to officially oppose the death penalty in all circumstances, the Vatican has said.
The Catechism of the Church, a codified doctrine which sums up teachings, had previously stated that the death penalty could be used in some cases.
It now says it is "inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person".
Pope Francis has spoken out against executions in the past.
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