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Pope denounces Iran death penalty following protests

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Pope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. [AP Photo]

Pope Francis on Monday broke his silence on the nationwide protests convulsing Iran, denouncing the recourse to the death penalty there and seemingly legitimizing the rallies as demonstrations "demanding greater respect for the dignity of women."

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