Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept 24, 2015.PHOTO: Reuters |
WASHINGTON
(AFP) - Pope Francis on Thursday (Sept 24) called for the global abolition of
the death penalty before lawmakers in the United States, where capital
punishment is still practiced in several states.
"The
Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human
life at every stage of its development," Pope said in his speech to
Congress.
"This
conviction has led me, from the beginning of my ministry, to advocate at
different levels for the global abolition of the death penalty. I am convinced
that this way is the best, since every life is sacred," he added.
"I
also offer encouragement to all those who are convinced that a just and
necessary punishment must never exclude the dimension of hope and the goal of
rehabilitation."
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— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) 24 september 2015
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