US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio says US plan to livestream Fort Hood attacker's execution is contrary to church teachings.
Al Jazeera English reports: Archbishop Timothy Broglio says US plan to livestream Fort Hood attacker's execution is contrary to church teachings.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Catholics, Archbishop Timothy Broglio and Fort Hood.
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