Church Teachings - Death Penalty
A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death
This document was developed by the Committee on Domestic Policy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved by the full body of bishops at its November 2005 General Meeting.
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Bishop Paul J. Swain's June 30, 2007, Statement on the Death Penalty
A joint statement with Bishop Blase Cupich on the 2007 execution of Elijah Page.
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Catechism of the Catholic Church
Relevant sections include 2263 to 2267.
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Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life)
Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter on the value and inviolability of human life. Relevant sections include 53 to 57.
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