California Governor: Pope Francis Told Me He was ‘Proud’ of State’s Death Penalty Moratorium

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the fast food bill AB1228 in Los Angeles, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

Newsom told CNS after his meeting with Pope Francis that he was “struck” by the Pope’s sudden comments to him on the death penalty.