Pope Francis in Hiroshima: True Peace Is ‘Unarmed Peace’
Pope Francis continued his appeal for nuclear disarmament in Hiroshima on Sunday, insisting that peace means “we must let the weapons fall from our hands.”
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Pope Francis Recalls ‘Unspeakable Horror’ of Nagasaki Bombing
Pope Francis delivered an impassioned speech against nuclear weapons at the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki Sunday, declaring that the arms trade “cries out to heaven.”
Report: Pope to Push for ‘Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons’ During Japan Trip
Pope Francis will call for “the total elimination of nuclear weapons” when he visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki later this month, according to the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Iran Calls for ‘World Without Nuclear Weapons’ at U.N.
At the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, an Iran representative pushed for nuclear disarmament.
Satellite Images Show North Korea Dismantling Nuclear Test Site
An analysis of commercial satellite imagery by 38 North suggests that North Korea has begun the process of dismantling its nuclear test facility at Punggye-ri. North Korea has scheduled a formal decommissioning event and media opportunity for next week.
Pope Francis Calls On Nations to ‘Ban All Weapons’
If people are really serious about world peace, the solution is to “ban all weapons,” Pope Francis said in a tweet this week.
John Bolton’s Top 9 National Security Points for the Day
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton paid a visit to Breitbart News Daily with SiriusXM host Alex Marlow on Thursday to offer his thoughts on some top news items of the day.
Pope Francis Calls for ‘World Without Nuclear Weapons’
In a written message to the United Nations, Pope Francis urged all national, international and civic organizations to work “with determination” to promote the necessary conditions for a world without nuclear weapons.
Putin Scraps Key Nuclear Disarmament Deal With ‘Unfriendly’ U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered a halt to an agreement with the United States on plutonium disposal, citing Washington’s “unfriendly actions”.
Hiroshima Survivors Would Welcome Apology from Obama, But Nuclear Disarmament is Priority
Survivors of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, Japan say they would welcome an apology from American President Barack Obama for dropping the nukes, but added that their priority is purging the globe of all nuclear weapons forever.
South Korea Asks Iran for Help with North Korean Nuclear Problem
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has asked Iran to help convince North Korea to cooperate with U.N. Security Council resolutions for nuclear disarmament.
Hiroshima and the Nuclear ‘Apology’
Secretary of State John Kerry described his visit to Hiroshima on Monday as “gut-wrenching.” After laying a wreath at the Atomic Bomb Museum, he called it “a stark, harsh, compelling reminder not only of our obligation to end the threat of nuclear weapons, but to re-dedicate all our effort to avoid war itself.”
