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Military archbishop condemns Pentagon plan to livestream execution

Archbishop Timothy Broglio also said Catholic soldiers assigned to the firing squad should ask to be excused, citing church teaching on the case of Nidal Hasan.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Best of BBN
Published 4:38 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The Guardian: “Archbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream execution”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:38 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Pentagon, US.
BBN covered this story before: Pentagon plans livestreamed firing squad execution at Fort Hood (October 10).

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The GuardianArchbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream execution

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe archbishop who oversees spiritual care for Catholics in the U.S. military is condemning the Pentagon's proposed plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan later this year.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorArchbishop Timothy Broglio said in a Monday statement that any Catholic soldier assigned to the firing squad should ask to be excused, because taking part clashes with church teachings, according to The Guardian.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the church is telling soldiers they can opt out, and the objection is aimed at both the execution and the idea of broadcasting it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's right, Hank.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe statement lands as a significant religious and ethical challenge to the Pentagon's plan, and no one has said yet whether the plan changes.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat to watch is whether the Pentagon responds, and whether any soldiers actually ask to step aside.

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