Coverage dated March 25, 2026

At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy'

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, hosting his first monthly Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the Iran war began, prayed Wednesday to have “every round find its mark.” “Every month it is fitting to be right here,” he told the gathered civilian employees and uniformed mi…

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  1. East Idaho News

    At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy' (opens East Idaho News)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, hosting his first monthly Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the Iran war began, prayed Wednesday to have “every round find its mark.” “Every month it is fitting to be right here,” he told the gathered civilian employees and uniformed mi…

  2. The Guardian

    Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies (opens The Guardian)

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    Remarks come after Hegseth calls for changes to military’s chaplain corps, which he said had been ‘watered down’

  3. Fox10 Phoenix

    Hegseth prays for violence during Pentagon Christian service (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.

  4. Military Times

    Hegseth prays for ‘overwhelming violence’ during Pentagon Christian service (opens Military Times)

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    Hegseth prayed for violence against “those who deserve no mercy” and for justice to be executed "without remorse" during Wednesday’s prayer service.

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