Archbishop of US military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad
Summary
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who leads Catholic services for the U.S. military, opposes livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad. He says Catholic soldiers should ask not to serve on the firing squad because it goes against church teachings.Key Facts
- Nidal Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people in a 2009 attack at Fort Hood, Texas.
- Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3, 2026.
- Archbishop Broglio condemned plans to livestream the execution.
- Broglio advised Catholic soldiers to seek exemption from participating in the firing squad.
- The archbishop called the execution by firing squad inconsistent with Catholic Church beliefs.
- Broglio questioned the public value of showing the execution livestream.
- He expressed concern that broadcasting the execution could harm the reputation of the U.S. military.
- Broglio previously led the funeral for Michael Grant Cahill, the only civilian killed in the attack.
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