Did the pope change teaching on capital punishment? Edward Feser, Catholic Herald Monday, October 16, 2017 In remarks last week, Pope Francis seemed to suggest that the traditional teaching of the Church on the death penalty should be overturned. But did he really? If so, he’s saying that previous popes, Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and even divinely inspired Scripture are in error. © 2023 The Catholic Thing. All rights reserved. For reprint rights, write to: [email protected] The Catholic Thing is a forum for intelligent Catholic commentary. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own.
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Did the pope change teaching on capital punishment?
Edward Feser, Catholic Herald
Monday, October 16, 2017
In remarks last week, Pope Francis seemed to suggest that the traditional teaching of the Church on the death penalty should be overturned. But did he really? If so, he’s saying that previous popes, Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and even divinely inspired Scripture are in error.