Event Brief
Oct 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Pope calls death penalty inadmissible
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Pope Leo XIV said capital punishment is “inadmissible” in a post marking the World Day Against the Death Penalty, citing Catholic teaching that it violates human dignity. His statement came as the Defense Department said Nidal Malik Hasan’s planned firing-squad execution at Fort Hood would be livestreamed; the decision has drawn fierce criticism.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: Pope Leo XIV said capital punishment is inadmissible.
WHEN: Reported Oct 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Pope Leo XIV cited Catholic teaching that capital punishment attacks the inherent dignity of a human being.
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