What is the Catholic Church's stance on capital punishment?

[Scrupulous_John]

Does the Church consider the death penalty to be OK at least in some circumstances?

Thanks in advance,

John Tomlinson

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/contact/contact-us) directly.
Recommended Reading:

• Could you please tell me where Scripture backs up the Catholic teaching on the death penalty?
• Catholic Teaching on the Death Penalty
• Is the death penalty permissible for criminals who are violent in prison?
• Death Penalty Answer Incomplete
• Open or Closed?

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