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April 3, 2026
Archbishop Timothy Broglio on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,' April 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.
TL;DR
- Archbishop Timothy Broglio ministers to Catholic service members, often in challenging environments like bases and battlefields.
- He applies the just war theory, emphasizing necessity, pursuit of peace, and proportionality, to provide spiritual guidance.
- Broglio expresses concerns about the justification of war with Iran, leaning towards negotiation and questioning preemptive strikes based on potential threats.
- He acknowledges the limitations for service members regarding conscientious objection to specific wars or actions.
- The Archdiocese addresses "moral injury," providing support for service members who experience psychological or spiritual distress from their actions in war.
- Broglio finds it problematic to cast wars as something sponsored by Jesus, aligning with the Pope's views that God rejects prayers of those who wage war.
- He notes the healthy interfaith dialogue and collaboration among chaplains of different faiths, especially during times of war.
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