Capital punishment in Vatican City
Capital punishment in Vatican City refers to the legal framework and historical context of the death penalty within the jurisdiction of Vatican City, the independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy.
Historical Context[edit | edit source]
The Papal States, which preceded the establishment of Vatican City, historically practiced capital punishment. The last execution in the Papal States occurred in 1870, shortly before the unification of Italy.
Abolition[edit | edit source]
With the signing of the Lateran Treaty in 1929, Vatican City was established as an independent state. The legal code of Vatican City initially included provisions for capital punishment, but these were never applied. In 1969, Pope Paul VI formally abolished the death penalty within Vatican City. This abolition was later reaffirmed by Pope John Paul II in 2001.
Current Legal Status[edit | edit source]
Today, Vatican City is one of the few states in the world that has completely abolished capital punishment. The Catechism of the Catholic Church and various papal encyclicals have emphasized the Church's opposition to the death penalty, advocating for the sanctity of human life.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Vatican City
- Papal States
- Lateran Treaty
- Pope Paul VI
- Pope John Paul II
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Capital punishment
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