This will help your argument even more:
“And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no MURDER, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (Matthew 19:17-18)
Jesus himself confirms that the Law condemns “murder”, not putting criminals to death, which the Bible commands:
“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.” (Genesis 9:6)
This predates the Law of Moses. And it has never been abolished. It’s still in effect.
The “Pope” doesn’t know the Bible.
Correct again. The Greek word “phoneuseis” in verse 17 unambiguously translates as “murder”.
He IS entitled to his opinion since he isn't speaking of DOGMA.