Pope Francis: Christians are called to work to abolish death penalty - Independent Catholic News

Pope Francis: Christians are called to work to abolish death penalty - Independent Catholic News: 'All Christians and people of good will are called to work not only for the abolition of the death penalty,' but also to improve conditions in prisons, out of respect for the human dignity of prisoners, Pope Francis told pilgrims in St Peter's Square after the Angelus on Sunday. In particular, the Holy Father appealed 'to the consciences of government leaders' that they might join the 'international consensus for the abolition of the death penalty' - and spoke directly to Catholic leaders, asking them, as a 'courageous and exemplary act,' to not