Cardinal Pietro Parolin
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The Church’s position is one of total opposition to the death penalty; it is incompatible with human dignity and serves as no deterrent,”
Cardinal Pietro Parolin · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-13
Parolin told reporters on Friday that the Church is totally opposed to the death penalty.
“struck by his serenity”
Cardinal Pietro Parolin · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-13
Parolin said he was struck by the pope's serenity while listening to his Sunday announcement, according to Vatican media.
“unacceptable to turn death into a spectacle.”
Cardinal Pietro Parolin · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-13
Parolin warned that it was unacceptable to turn death into a spectacle.
“and of course we all accompany him with our prayers and our affection.”
Cardinal Pietro Parolin · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-13
Parolin reportedly expressed confidence and said the faithful would accompany the pope with prayers and affection.
“is incompatible with human dignity and does not serve as a deterrent.”
Cardinal Pietro Parolin · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-13
Parolin added that the death penalty is incompatible with human dignity and does not serve as a deterrent.
“It is truly incomprehensible that anyone would want to use this method in this day and age. I do not know for what purpose. It is certainly unacceptable to turn death into a spectacle. However guilty the person may be, there are other ways.”
Cardinal Pietro Parolin · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-13
According to the English translation published by Vatican News, Parolin said it is incomprehensible that anyone would want to use this execution method.