Military archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to recuse themselves from firing squad

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees Catholic pastoral services for the U.S. military, has publicly urged Catholic soldiers to seek recusal from the firing squad scheduled for the execution of Nidal Hasan on December 3. Broglio, along with other Catholic leaders, condemned the proposed livestreaming of the execution, arguing it lacks public purpose and risks moral injury to those involved. The execution pertains to Hasan's conviction for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people. While Secretary Pete Hegseth initially proposed the livestream, President Trump has indicated the final decision regarding the broadcast rests with him.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees Catholic pastoral services for the U.S. military, has publicly urged Catholic soldiers to seek recusal from the firing squad scheduled for the execution of Nidal Hasan on December 3. Broglio, along with other Catholic leaders, condemned the proposed livestreaming of the execution, arguing it lacks public purpose and risks moral injury to those involved. The execution pertains to Hasan's conviction for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people. While Secretary Pete Hegseth initially proposed the livestream, President Trump has indicated the final decision regarding the broadcast rests with him.