Pope Francis calls for end to death penalty, debt forgiveness and fund for global anti-hunger

By Philip Nwosu

Pope Francis has called on governments worldwide to put an end to the death penalty as a punishment for offences, especially as the measure does not give the victim an opportunity to make amends. The Pope made the comment at the celebration of the 2025 World Day of Peace, urging international financial organisations to also consider debt forgiveness for highly indebted poor…