Pope Francis: Death Sentences Should Not Be Carried Out
Pope Francis, the leader of Catholics worldwide, has called on all world political leaders to abolish capital punishment globally. The leader of Catholics worldwide emphasized: the commandment “Thou shall not kill” was an absolute command that applied equally to both criminals and the innocent.
Pope Francis, at a religious ceremony on Sunday before thousands of Christian believers, said: civilized society has the ability and capacity to effectively punish criminals. The leader of Catholics worldwide stressed: it is not necessary to completely deprive a criminal of the possibility of redemption as a form of punishment.
The religious leader of Catholics worldwide, recalling the commandment “Thou shall not kill,” emphasized: just as God has determined, a criminal also has the right to live.
Pope Francis, addressing all world leaders, noted: we can reach a global consensus on abolishing the death penalty.
The leader of Catholics worldwide requested all followers of this faith to act as a symbol in opposition to death sentences and demonstrate that no accused person should have a death sentence carried out.
In many countries around the world, death sentences are still being carried out. Death sentences are executed in some countries worldwide, including Iran, the United States of America, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea.
Previously, Pope Francis had criticized the execution of death sentences, viewing it as a breeding ground for the spread of violence.
