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Works Cited: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19LfEvVMnUiRmDaydztKPiPuGjc_BqoAU_kzpG5-quFo/edit?usp=sharing

Timecodes:
0:00 Pope Leo's Viral Clip on the Death Penalty
1:54 Both Sides Deserve Charity
4:59 What the Catechism of Trent Teaches
7:28 John Paul II and Prudential Judgment
9:32 Doctrine vs Discipline
11:39 Pope Francis's 2018 Catechism Revision
14:21 Disagreeing With the Pope Humbly
19:03 St. Augustine Begs Judges for Mercy
25:37 Why Jesus Told Peter to Put Away His Sword
28:18 A Plea for Catholic Unity

Does the death penalty align with modern church teaching? We examine the Catechism of the Catholic Church to find clarity.

This discussion explores the intersection of historical church authority and contemporary revisions regarding capital punishment. By reviewing the Catechism under John Paul II and the subsequent updates by Pope Francis, we look at how the tradition has evolved while maintaining its core focus on the nature of sin and justice.

We also look to the letters of St. Augustine to understand how earlier figures approached these difficult questions of moral teaching. This conversation is designed for those seeking a deeper grasp of Catholic theology and how to reconcile historical perspectives with current mandates.

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