Pope Francis calls for worldwide ban on death penalty

Q.  Which religious/spiritual leader has called for a worldwide ban on the death penalty?
- Published on 22 Feb 16

a. Archbishop Desmond Tutu
b. Sri Sri Ravishankar
c. Pope Francis
d. Dalai Lama

ANSWER: Pope Francis
 
Pope Francis on 21st February 2016 called for a worldwide ban on the death penalty, saying the commandment "You shall not kill" was just as valid for the guilty as for the innocent. He called on politicians worldwide to work for cessation of executions during the Holy Year of the Church. This year ends in November 2016.

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