Archbishop Broglio's Statement

Archbishop Timothy Broglio obliges any Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request excusal from executing Nidal Malik Hasan.

“it is my duty to express my disapproval of what is proposed regarding the execution of the terrorist hasan”

Nidal Malik Hasan's Crime

Nidal Malik Hasan was condemned to death for premeditated murder of 13 people and attempted premeditated murder of 32 more at Fort Hood, Texas.

Trump Approves Execution

President Donald Trump approved Hasan's execution by firing squad, with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announcing it would be livestreamed.

Widespread Condemnation

US Conference of Catholic Bishops' President Archbishop Paul Coakley called the decision a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered.

“this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered”

Pope Leo's Stance

Pope Leo reiterated opposition to the death penalty, stating it attacks human dignity and that effective detention systems can safeguard the common good without capital punishment.

“the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person”

Archbishop's Call to Action

Archbishop Broglio urges Catholics to request exemption from the firing squad to avoid public spectacle and potential moral injury.

“do we really want to imitate the terrorists of this world and make a public spectacle of barbarically killing our adversaries”