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Fr. Scott Bailey, C.Ss.R.'s avatar

It should be noted that Pope Francis change to the CCC regarding the death penalty is nothing more than his personal opinion and as such is in no way binding on conscience. Neither he, nor any pope, has the authority to change the perennial teaching of the Church on faith and/or morals. Rather it is their job to safeguard it. This in no way means that there aren’t grave moral issues with the application of the death penalty that are binding on conscience as taught by John Paul II. However Francis has overstepped his authority in this matter and his opinion can be seen as nothing more than his personal opinion which has confused people and led them astray.

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Gary Gately's avatar

Thanks for your comment, Father Scott. I went from this from the Vatican:https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2018/08/02/180802a.html

Thanks again.

With kind regards,

Gary

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