Vatican Secretary of State: The Catholic Church Is ‘Pacifist’
ROME — Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has asserted the Catholic Church is “pacifist,” at least in a certain sense, Vatican News revealed Tuesday.
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Italy Eyes Stand Your Ground-Style Law for Lethal Firearm Use
Italian leaders are eyeing a Stand Your Ground-style law that would offer protections for Italians who perceive a threat and kill someone in their home.
Vatican Official: Death Penalty ‘Never Justified’ as Legitimate Defense
The Vatican’s foreign minister said Wednesday that capital punishment may never be considered a form of legitimate defense, adding that it constitutes “cruel and degrading treatment.”
