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August 2, 2018

Pope Declares Catholic Church Will Oppose Death Penalty in All Cases
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Pope Francis has declared the Catholic Church will oppose the death
penalty in all instances, calling it an "attack on the inviolability and
dignity of the person." The pope's declaration reverses long-standing
church doctrine, which previously allowed for the death penalty in rare
circumstances.


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