U.S. Catholics oppose the death penalty cheered Pope Francis’ new encyclical specifically the section devoted to ending capitol punishment.
Catholic activists applaud encyclical’s stance against death penalty
Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi
Pope Francis signs his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship” after celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 3.