From The Straits Times · · 50s
Pope Leo condemns death penalty as Trump ponders live-streamed execution
Pope Leo calls death penalty wrong; Trump unsure about live-streamed execution of Fort Hood shooter.
In brief
Pope Leo calls death penalty wrong; Trump unsure about live-streamed execution of Fort Hood shooter. Pope Leo says death penalty violates human dignity and removes redemption chances, while Trump has not decided on live-streaming Nidal Hasan's execution. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Pope Leo condemns death penalty
Pope Leo said the death penalty violates human dignity and removes the chance of redemption on World Day Against the Death Penalty.
“The death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”
US military plans live-stream execution
The US military will live-stream Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution, the first since 1945, in a first since 1945.
“The US military will live-stream the upcoming firing squad execution of a gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009.”
Trump and Vance oppose live-streaming
Trump has not decided on live-streaming the execution, while J.D. Vance said he would not watch the broadcast.
“Vance also said he would not watch the livestream if it went ahead.”
The headline
Pope Leo says death penalty violates human dignity and removes redemption chances, while Trump has not decided on live-streaming Nidal Hasan's execution.
