Full interview: U.S. Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio on Iran

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April 3, 2026
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Archbishop Timothy Broglio discussed religious and ethical concerns regarding U.S. military operations involving Iran in a CBS interview.

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Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who leads the Catholic Church's military chaplaincy, gave an interview to "Face the Nation" addressing U.S. military operations involving Iran and related religious and ethical concerns. The discussion included Broglio's response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's invocation of Jesus in describing the war, raising questions about the appropriate role of religious rhetoric in military leadership. As the senior Catholic official responsible for spiritual care of service members, Broglio's commentary carries weight in discussions about military chaplaincy's stance on warfare and faith. The interview reflects broader tension between religious authority and defense policy as the Trump administration pursues military objectives abroad.

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