Death penalty inadmissible in all cases, Pope Francis approves new revision of 2267

The new revision of number 2267 of CCC approved by Pope Francis, Ladaria said, !situates itself in continuity with the preceding Magisterium

Pope Francis has approved a new revision of paragraph number 2267 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, according to which "a new understanding has emerged of the significance of penal sanctions imposed by the state," thus "the death penalty is inadmissible"

The decision was announced by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in a 'Letter to the Bishops' dated 1 August and signed by the Prefect, Cardinal Luis Francisco Ladaria.

The new revision of number 2267 of CCC approved by Pope Francis, Ladaria said, !situates itself in continuity with the preceding Magisterium while bringing forth a coherent development of Catholic doctrine" taking into account the new understanding of penal sanctions applied by the modern State".

Its new revision, he continued, "desires to give energy to a movement towards a decisive commitment to favor a mentality that recognizes the dignity of every human life and, in respectful dialogue with civil authorities, to encourage the creation of conditions that allow for the elimination of the death penalty where it is still in effect".