Pope Leo XIV Rejects Use of Death Penalty in Fight Against Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking

May 15, 2026 World News

Pope Leo XIV called for respect for human dignity in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking in an address to participants in a conference on the fight against drugs in the OSCE region, hosted by the Italian Parliament, during an encounter at the Vatican on May 15, 2026.

The Pope addressed parliamentarians and representatives from across Europe, Central Asia and North America participating in a conference on illicit drugs hosted by the Italian Parliament.

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