Pope Francis condemns death penalty

chika ebuzor

March 21, 2015 1:00 PM

In the letter pope francis said "Nowadays the death penalty is inadmissible, no matter how serious the crime committed," He also stated that “Capital punishment does not render justice to the victims, but rather fosters vengeance,"

Pope Francis

The catholic pontiff in his usual vocal manner spoke to journalist on a lot of topical issues and most of all; he said he was not a supporter of the death penalty.

Also in a related matter, he sent an official letter to the International Commission against the Death Penalty,stating the catholic’s church unequivocal stand against the death penalty, stating that that there is no justified way to kill a man, no matter his offence.

"Pope francis said he believes in the rule of law, but maintained that the death penalty represents a failure, as it obliges the state to kill in the name of justice. He also decried the sentencing of people to life imprisonment, calling a covert way of death penalty.

It will please you to know that the pope has been vocal on topical global issues, including the sex scandals rocking his church and reports of his priests engaging in illicit sexual advances all over the world.

chika ebuzor