Vatican & World News 10.10.2026
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Laudator Jesus Christus, Vatican and World News.
Laudator Jesus Christus, Vatican and World News.
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In the headlines today, Saturday, October 10th, Pope Leo affirms the Catholic Church's rejection of the death penalty with a post on his official ex-account.
In the headlines today, Saturday, October 10th, Pope Leo affirms the Catholic Church's rejection of the death penalty with a post on his official ex-account.
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The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross calls for international law to be restored in conflict zones around the world.
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross calls for international law to be restored in conflict zones around the world.
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And today on World Porridge Day, the story of a young Malawian woman whose life was transformed by a daily school meal
And today on World Porridge Day, the story of a young Malawian woman whose life was transformed by a daily school meal
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offers a reflection on the importance of school feeding programs in the fight against hunger. In the Vatican, I'm Kelsey Gussie.
offers a reflection on the importance of school feeding programs in the fight against hunger. In the Vatican, I'm Kelsey Gussie.
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As the United States Pentagon announced plans to live stream an execution in December,
As the United States Pentagon announced plans to live stream an execution in December,
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Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Catholic Church's rejection of the death penalty,
Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Catholic Church's rejection of the death penalty,
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recalling that the common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment.
recalling that the common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment.
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Thaddeus Jones tells us more. Pope Leo has posted on his official X account that the Catholic Church holds the death penalty to be inadmissible
Thaddeus Jones tells us more. Pope Leo has posted on his official X account that the Catholic Church holds the death penalty to be inadmissible
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because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.
because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.
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In a post published on Saturday on the World Day Against the Death Penalty,
In a post published on Saturday on the World Day Against the Death Penalty,
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the Pope noted that justice can be upheld and the common good of humanity can be safeguarded without relying on capital punishment.
the Pope noted that justice can be upheld and the common good of humanity can be safeguarded without relying on capital punishment.
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He said criminals can be effectively detained in order to protect citizens while still allowing those who are guilty of the possibility of redemption.
He said criminals can be effectively detained in order to protect citizens while still allowing those who are guilty of the possibility of redemption.
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The Pope's post came a day after Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and the president of the U.S.
The Pope's post came a day after Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and the president of the U.S.
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Bishops' Conference made statements against the planned public execution of Nidal Hassan. Mr.
Bishops' Conference made statements against the planned public execution of Nidal Hassan. Mr.
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Hassan has been convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others at Fort Hood in November 2009.
Hassan has been convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others at Fort Hood in November 2009.
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A military court sentenced him to death in 2013.
A military court sentenced him to death in 2013.
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On Thursday, the Pentagon announced his execution by firing squad, scheduled for December 3, 2026, although further legal proceedings could delay it.
On Thursday, the Pentagon announced his execution by firing squad, scheduled for December 3, 2026, although further legal proceedings could delay it.
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Speaking to reporters on Friday, Cardinal Padolin said plans for a live-streamed execution were unacceptable.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Cardinal Padolin said plans for a live-streamed execution were unacceptable.
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He said it's truly incomprehensible that anyone would want to use this method in this day and age.
He said it's truly incomprehensible that anyone would want to use this method in this day and age.
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And he said he did not understand for what purpose, and it's certainly unacceptable to turn death into a spectacle.
And he said he did not understand for what purpose, and it's certainly unacceptable to turn death into a spectacle.
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However the guilty person may be, there are other ways.
However the guilty person may be, there are other ways.
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He reiterated that the death penalty is incompatible with human dignity and does not serve as a deterrent.
He reiterated that the death penalty is incompatible with human dignity and does not serve as a deterrent.
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Earlier on Friday, Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed shock and great sorrow and urged reconsideration.
Earlier on Friday, Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed shock and great sorrow and urged reconsideration.
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He said, in no way can Hassan's actions be condoned, but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered, he told Vatican News.
He said, in no way can Hassan's actions be condoned, but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered, he told Vatican News.
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He warned that a public execution would undermine the nation's moral fabric and prayed that Americans would always choose life.
He warned that a public execution would undermine the nation's moral fabric and prayed that Americans would always choose life.
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I'm Thaddeus Jones. Also on Saturday, Pope Leo met with the Greek Melkite Synod of Bishops as they hold their meeting in Rome.
I'm Thaddeus Jones. Also on Saturday, Pope Leo met with the Greek Melkite Synod of Bishops as they hold their meeting in Rome.
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At the Vatican, he invited the Eastern Rite faithful to bear witness to reconciliation and serve as seeds of communion in land scarred by violence.
At the Vatican, he invited the Eastern Rite faithful to bear witness to reconciliation and serve as seeds of communion in land scarred by violence.
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Devin Watkins has the story. Pope Leo XIV held an audience on Saturday with members of the Synod of Bishops of the Greek Melchite Church of Antioch.
Devin Watkins has the story. Pope Leo XIV held an audience on Saturday with members of the Synod of Bishops of the Greek Melchite Church of Antioch.
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He recalled that it was in Antioch that the followers of Jesus Christ were first called Christians.
He recalled that it was in Antioch that the followers of Jesus Christ were first called Christians.
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Christians, he said, are still called to live our lives in a way that bears witness to God's presence among us.
Christians, he said, are still called to live our lives in a way that bears witness to God's presence among us.
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Popplio noted that many areas where the Greek Melchizedek Church is present are beset by war, unrest, religious extremism, and economic distress.
Popplio noted that many areas where the Greek Melchizedek Church is present are beset by war, unrest, religious extremism, and economic distress.
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You do not simply carry the faith in your minds, but allow it to penetrate your hearts,
You do not simply carry the faith in your minds, but allow it to penetrate your hearts,
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impelled by the Spirit to share food with
impelled by the Spirit to share food with
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the hungry, to provide education and health
the hungry, to provide education and health
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care, to accompany and encourage the suffering, to allow the church to be a beacon, the light of Christ, especially in this tumultuous period.
care, to accompany and encourage the suffering, to allow the church to be a beacon, the light of Christ, especially in this tumultuous period.
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At the same time, the Pope said, the Greek Melchite church bears a profound vocation to be icons of centuries of faith in the holiest places of our salvation.
At the same time, the Pope said, the Greek Melchite church bears a profound vocation to be icons of centuries of faith in the holiest places of our salvation.
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He said the Eastern Rite church has the vocation to be witnesses of reconciliation and peace in lands ravaged by conflict.
He said the Eastern Rite church has the vocation to be witnesses of reconciliation and peace in lands ravaged by conflict.
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It is at painful moments when anger and fear tempt
It is at painful moments when anger and fear tempt
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us that we offer the most eloquent expression of our faith and the gospel by choosing to manifest love, he said, noting that the clergy bear the most responsibility to offer this witness.
us that we offer the most eloquent expression of our faith and the gospel by choosing to manifest love, he said, noting that the clergy bear the most responsibility to offer this witness.
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Pope Leo then prayed that the Greek Melchite clergy may continue to form young people in Christian hope and love.
Pope Leo then prayed that the Greek Melchite clergy may continue to form young people in Christian hope and love.
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