Archbishop for Military Service, U.S. says troops could refuse Greenland orders

Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The archbishop of the U.S. military services said Sunday that he does not believe military action to take control of Greenland could be justified – and that U.S. troops in good conscience could refuse orders to do so, adding that administration rhetoric on Greenland “tarnishes the image of the United States.”