
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, responsible for the pastoral care of Catholic US military personnel, criticizes the planned live broadcast of the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad and calls on Catholic soldiers to be excused from participating in the execution because this contradicts Catholic teaching.
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Nidal Hasan was convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood attack that killed 13 people. The attack took place at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. Hasan has been held in military prison since his conviction and is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3, 2026.
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October 12, 2026, 8:56 p.m
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The planned live broadcast of Nidal Hasan's execution will not take place due to opposition from religious groups and ethical concerns.
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