Archbishop Timothy Broglio juggles roles as leader of US bishops and shepherd of Catholic troops

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2008) Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the archbishop for the military services, gives the evening prayer from the bridge of amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). The archbishop visited the crew for two days to get familiarized with life at sea and the impact the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps has on Sailors lives. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua T. Rodriguez (Released)

By Aleja Hertzler-McCain, National Catholic Reporter

On June 22, the morning after President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces had bombed several nuclear sites in Iran, Archbishop Timothy Broglio issued two responses, one for each of the two hats he wears — president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and as archbishop for the U.S. military services.

As USCCB president, Broglio wrote, "we beg Almighty God to end the proliferation of acts of war and to inspire dialogue before more innocent people are harmed." As a shepherd for service members, he shared his prayers for them, their families and peace.

But on the use of troops to enforce immigration policy and mass deportations, Broglio has shied away from criticizing the commander-in-chief or the uniformed leadership, revealing the tricky position of occupying two roles that have never been held by the same man. 

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