Pope calls for better prison conditions, more humane criminal justice system - Independent Catholic News

Pope calls for better prison conditions, more humane criminal justice system - Independent Catholic News: After the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis appealed for the improvement of living conditions in prisons all over the world, in order to fully respect the 'human dignity of detainees.' He also said there was a need for a criminal justice system that is not only punitive, but is open to hope and the prospect of reintegrating offenders into society. 'In a special way, I submit for the consideration of the competent civilian authorities in all countries the opportunity to make, in this Holy Year of Mercy, an act of clemency towards those prisoners who will be considered eligible to benefit from this