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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."
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.
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.
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.
The Holy Father continued to pray for peace Sunday, calling for an end to war and the threat of nuclear weapons.
The Holy Father spoke of and prayed for peace at the site of the World War II bombing.
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.
The world is one accident away from provoking a global conflict, according to Pope Francis.
Holy Father sent a message to United Nations members March 28.
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