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Oct 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid Hasan execution
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Archbishop Timothy Broglio said Monday that Catholic U.S. Army members assigned to the firing squad for Nidal Hasan’s planned execution should request to be excused, calling participation contrary to Church teaching. The Pentagon plans to livestream the execution in December; Army rules allow requests for religious accommodations.
WHO: Archbishop Timothy Broglio
WHAT: Broglio urged Catholic U.S. Army members assigned to Nidal Hasan’s firing squad to request to be excused.
WHEN: Oct 12, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Broglio said participation in the firing squad would be contrary to the teaching of the Church.
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