Pope Leo condemns the death penalty, calls for abolition in the US and worldwide

Pope Leo at center wearing white papal robes, with clergy members to either side holding his microphone and a written copy of his mass

The first US-born Pope calls the death penalty inadmissible in all cases Speaking via video message to a gathering at DePaul University, Pope Leo XIV made a special point to condemn the use of the death penalty, especially in the United States. Pope Leo urged abolition worldwide, and pledged his support to all who advocate […]

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