The news from the three battles.

VISIT TO THE JOINT SESSION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS - ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FATHER

IN ADDRESS TO CONGRESS, POPE FRANCIS CALLS FOR ABOLITION OF DEATH PENALTY

In his address before the United States Congress, Pope Francis called for “the global abolition of the death penalty” because, he said, "every life is sacred, every human person is endowed with an inalienable dignity, and society can only benefit from the

USA: WHITE HOUSE WON’T WEIGH IN DIRECTLY ON POPE’S CALL FOR END TO DEATH PENALTY

After Pope Francis called for the “global abolition of the death penalty” in front of Congress Thursday, the

USA - White House Won’t Weigh in Directly on Pope’s Call for End to Death Penalty.

USA - White House Won’t Weigh in Directly on Pope’s Call for End to Death Penalty.

USA - Mississippi. The Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the death penalty of Erik Wayne Hollie

USA - Mississippi. The Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the death penalty of Erik Wayne Hollie

USA - A report from the Public Religion Research Institute interrogated American voters on death penalty and religious beliefs.

USA - A report from the Public Religion Research Institute interrogated American voters on death penalty and religious beliefs.

EGYPT: PRESIDENT AL SISI PARDONS TWO JAILED AL JAZEERA REPORTERS

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi pardoned two imprisoned Al Jazeera journalists, resolving a case

INDIA: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MINOR RAPE AND MURDER

The additional sessions judge of Kamalpur, in Tripura's Dhalai district, sentenced two youngsters to death

PAKISTAN COURT DELAYS PARAPLEGIC'S EXECUTION

A Pakistan court has postponed the execution of a paraplegic prisoner, after human rights groups voiced concerns that his hanging would constitute "cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment."

INDIA-BASED FIRM DOESN'T WANT DRUG USED FOR ARKANSAS EXECUTIONS

An India-based company that appears to have made one of the execution drugs Arkansas purchased says it

SAUDI ARABIA MUST IMMEDIATELY HALT EXECUTION OF CHILDREN – UN RIGHTS EXPERTS URGE

A group of United Nations human rights experts urged the Government of Saudi Arabia to halt the

USA - Arkansas. India's largest drug seller, Sun Pharma, has publicly dissociated itself from the use of its drugs in upcoming executions.

USA - Arkansas. India's largest drug seller, Sun Pharma, has publicly dissociated itself from the use of its drugs in upcoming executions.