Pope Leo condemns capital punishment as US expands federal execution methods
Pope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church's position that the death penalty is 'inadmissible' in a video message. The statement came on the same day the US Justice Department announced it would permit firing squads for federal executions. The timing placed the papal statement in direct contrast with the US policy move.
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This event sits in the top 45% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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