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Military archbishop calls Hasan execution livestream barbaric, urges Catholics to refuse duty

Archbishop Timothy Broglio says Catholic soldiers assigned to Nidal Hasan's firing squad should ask to be excused, and he condemned the Pentagon's proposed livestream of the execution.

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Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees Catholic pastoral services for the U.S. military, says Catholic soldiers assigned to the firing squad for Nidal Hasan's execution should ask to be excused. He also condemned the Pentagon's proposed livestream of the execution. Fox News reports he called the livestream barbaric.

The Guardian reports Broglio made the remarks in a Monday statement and described the duty as contrary to church teachings. Al Jazeera likewise reports he said the livestream plan is contrary to church teachings. Fox News says he urged Catholic soldiers to refuse the duty.

CBS News and Al Jazeera identify Hasan as the Fort Hood shooter or attacker. The Guardian reports the execution is planned for later this year. It also reports that other Catholic leaders have spoken out against the death penalty and the livestream plans.

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  1. ABC NewsArchbishop of US military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squadMon, Oct 12, 2:30 PM EDT
  2. The GuardianArchbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream executionMon, Oct 12, 4:33 PM EDT
  3. CBS NewsMilitary's archbishop criticizes plan to livestream executionMon, Oct 12, 5:00 PM EDT
  4. Al JazeeraUS archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squadMon, Oct 12, 7:05 PM EDT
  5. Fox NewsUS military archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to refuse involvement in Army firing squad executionTue, Oct 13, 2:55 AM EDT

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Earlier versions (3)
  1. Mon, Oct 12, 7:20 PM EDT, 4 outlets: Military archbishop says Catholics should refuse Hasan firing squad duty
  2. Mon, Oct 12, 5:05 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Military archbishop says Catholic soldiers should opt out of Hasan firing squad
  3. Mon, Oct 12, 4:40 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Military archbishop condemns plan to livestream Nidal Hasan execution