Archbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream execution
Summary
The archbishop responsible for Catholic soldiers in the US military criticized the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people in 2009. He also said Catholic soldiers should ask not to be part of the firing squad because it conflicts with Church teachings.Key Facts
- Archbishop Timothy Broglio oversees spiritual care for Catholics in the US military.
- Nidal Hasan, an army psychiatrist, is set to be executed by firing squad on December 3.
- Hasan was convicted for killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009.
- The Pentagon plans to livestream Hasan’s execution.
- Archbishop Broglio called the plan disturbing and said it does not serve a useful purpose.
- He advised Catholic soldiers to refuse service in the firing squad due to Church opposition to the death penalty.
- Other Catholic leaders also oppose the death penalty and the livestream plan.
- The Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the execution will be public and livestreamed.
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