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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Poland’s Catholic premier sparks outrage with death penalty support

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Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has surprisingly spoken in favor of the death penalty and admitted he doesn't share the view of the Roman Catholic Church on the matter.

It seemed to be an isolated view among leaders within the 27-member European Union, which doesn't have capital punishment. His words drew criticism from the opposition.

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