[truth_seeker]

Nothing new. The Catholic church has opposed the death penalty for as long as I remember.

[dfwgator]

Never heard anyone oppose life imprisonment before.

[TexasGator]

“Nothing new. The Catholic church has opposed the death penalty for as long as I remember.”

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“The pope said criminal penalties should not apply to children, and should be waived or limited for the elderly, who “on the basis of their very errors can offer lessons to the rest of society. We don’t learn only from the virtues of saints but also from the failings and errors of sinners.”

[miss marmelstein]

And yet, in my parish at St. Agnes in NYC, some of the priests endorse the death penalty. But St. Agnes is known for its intellectual vigor.

[impimp]

Well then you have a short memory. The death penalty is not intrinsically evil according to Catholic teaching. Pope Francis’ pronouncements can’t change that.

[Gamecock]

Did you read the entire article?

[Phillyred]

Not exactly. The Catechism states that it may be necessary in rare cases.

[Secret Agent Man]

absolutely nothing wrong with the death penalty whatsoever.