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Holy See Calls for Death Penalty Moratorium
Holy See urges global moratorium on executions to advance abolition of death penalty at UN.
In brief
Holy See urges global moratorium on executions to advance abolition of death penalty at UN. Archbishop El-Kassis called for a moratorium on executions as a step toward abolishing the death penalty at the UN. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
UN General Assembly Address
Archbishop Christophe Z. El-Kassis addressed the UN General Assembly on 7 October 2026.
Death Penalty Abolition Call
The Holy See urges a moratorium on executions to pave the way for abolition of the death penalty.
Human Dignity Principle
The defence of life must be consistent and universal, extending to every person at every stage and circumstance.
Catholic Church Teaching
The death penalty is inadmissible because it attacks the inviolability and dignity of the person.
Rehabilitation Focus
States should establish a moratorium on executions, commute sentences, and invest in rehabilitation.
Drug Trafficking Response
Archbishop El-Kassis called for tackling drug trafficking through prevention and rehabilitation.
What it means
Archbishop El-Kassis called for a moratorium on executions as a step toward abolishing the death penalty at the UN.
