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US military archbishop: Catholic soldiers shouldn't serve on firing squads

Original: Archbishop of the U.S. military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad

The Archbishop for the U.S. military has said Catholic soldiers should not take part in firing squad executions, a ruling picked up by National Catholic Reporter, ABC News and Crux. The statement raises questions about religious objection and military duty for service members ordered to participate in executions.

Why now: Renewed attention to military executions and religious conscience within the armed forces

Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA U.S. military Catholic Church

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Archbishop of the U.S. military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad · National Catholic Reporter
Archbishop of the U.S. military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Archbishop of the U.S. military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad · Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse

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