Military archbishop says "it's hard" to see Iran war "as something that would be sponsored by the Lord"
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Key Points:
- Archbishop Timothy Broglio, leader of U.S. military Catholic chaplains, questioned the justification of America's war in Iran, suggesting it may not align with Just War Theory, which holds war should be a last resort for peace.
- Broglio expressed skepticism about framing the war as endorsed by Jesus, calling such rhetoric "problematic," and aligned himself with Pope Leo XIV's calls for negotiation and reducing violence in the Middle East.
- He advised Catholic service members to minimize harm and preserve innocent lives, noting that conscientious objection in the military applies broadly to war, not specific conflicts.
- Broglio highlighted the moral dilemmas faced by military leaders and chaplains, emphasizing their role in addressing "moral injury" and helping service members seek healing after participating in violence.
