Pope Francis: Nuclear Weapons Are ‘Immoral’
The Holy Father released a message, emphasizing the need to promote a ‘culture of life and peace,’ regarding the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Tells Vatican of Concern About Human Rights in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
The Holy See Press Office said the two also spoke of ‘the war in Ukraine, stressing the urgency of dialogue and peace and expressing the hope, to this end, for a world free of nuclear weapons.’
Pope Francis: Spending Money on Weapons ‘Sullies the Soul’
Pope Francis noted that arms are used in wars not only in Ukraine, but also in places in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Cardinal Cupich: A World Without Nuclear Weapons is ‘Not Some Utopian Dream’
The United States and Russia, as the two countries controlling most of the world's nuclear weapons, Cardinal Cupich said, “have unique responsibilities in taking the lead to eliminate the nuclear threat."
100 Seconds to Midnight
COMMENTARY: From Pope Pius XII (1939-1958) to Pope Francis, there has been a consistent, clarion call to bring an end to the madness that is the nuclear-arms race.
Ahead of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing Anniversary, USCCB Prays for Peace
The world's only wartime uses of nuclear weapons took place in 1945's Aug. 6 U.S. attack on Hiroshima and Aug. 9 U.S. attack on Nagasaki.
Pope Francis, Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Energy
COMMENTARY: The visit to Hiroshima and Nagasaki was symbolic and a powerful call for peace. But its effect on nuclear policy around the world will be limited.
Pope Francis in Hiroshima Prays for Peace: ‘Never Again War’
The Holy Father continued to pray for peace Sunday, calling for an end to war and the threat of nuclear weapons.
In Nagasaki, Pope Francis Denounces ‘Unspeakable Horror’ of Nuclear Weapons
The Holy Father spoke of and prayed for peace at the site of the World War II bombing.
Pope Francis Calls Use of Nuclear Weapons ‘Immoral’ Ahead of Japan Trip
In a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of such weapons will never again be used in the world.
