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The Unreceived Teaching
Pope Leo XIV told reporters outside Castel Gandolfo on September 30, 2025, that individuals who oppose abortion but support the death penalty do not truly hold a pro-life position.
The Pope's statement addressed the consistency of the pro-life stance. According to a report from Catholic Outlook, the teaching has prompted significant public discussion, drawing over 1,000 comments on social media.
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