US military archbishop says Iran conflict does not meet ‘just war’ standard
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Archbishop Timothy Broglio, head of the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, stated that a potential US military conflict with Iran does not meet the "just war" standard. In an interview with CBS News, Broglio questioned the righteousness of military action against Iran, arguing it would be "compensating for a threat before the threat is actually realized." He emphasized that war should be a last resort, aligning his views with Pope Leo XIV's call for negotiation. Broglio also expressed reservations about calls for prayer for military victory "in the name of Jesus Christ," noting Jesus's message of peace. His comments are likely to fuel political debate, as the Trump administration justifies action based on Iran's past actions, while Democrats criticize it as a "war of choice."
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AI-ExtractedPope Leo has been urging for negotiation in the war with Iran.
Recent polling from YouGov and the Economist has found Trump’s approval rating at 35%.
The Trump White House maintains that Iran's history of terrorism sponsorship justifies the action.
Broglio said waging war on Iran constituted “compensating for a threat before the threat is actually realized”.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio questioned the righteousness of the US military’s campaign in Iran.
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