The state of South Carolina executed convicted murderer Brad Sigmon, 67, by firing squad, the first such execution in the US since 2010. Sigmon chose to be shot due to concerns about lethal injection. The execution took place in the Broad River Correctional Institution, with witnesses including the victims’ family and Sigmon’s spiritual adviser.
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Pope Francis wishes the faithful a happy Holy Week as he joins Palm Sunday Mass in St Peter’s Square
SummaryDuring the traditional Sunday blessing, the pontiff expressed gratitude to the faithful for their prayers and offered special prayers for those affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, as it marks its second anniversary. He also remembered Lebanon, where civil war started 50 years ago, and called for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East, Congo, Myanmar, and South Sudan. The pope's remarks highlight a focus on global conflicts and the need for prayers for peace...
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