Pope Leo XIV Calls for Renewed Global Commitment to Peace and Nuclear Disarmament on Hiroshima’s 80th Anniversary

On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima Pope Leo XIV urged the international community to renew its commitment to peace and nuclear disarmament emphasizing the profound offense nuclear weapons represent to shared humanity and creation’s dignity.

In a message addressed to the Bishop of Hiroshima and during his general audience at the Vatican the Pope reflected on the enduring scars borne by survivors and the devastating legacy of the bombings.

He described nuclear arms as betraying the dignity of creation and called for the courageous laying down of such weapons advocating for true peace through justice, dialogue and fraternity instead of reliance on the “illusionary security” of mutually assured destruction.

The Pope emphasized that the painful memories and living reminders in Hiroshima and Nagasaki serve as urgent calls to reject war and nuclear armament, calling for a global ethic rooted in peace and common good.

m,.He prayed that this solemn anniversary would inspire the international community toward an unarmed and disarming peace for all humanity.

This message, marking a significant milestone in global peace advocacy, aligns with ongoing international concerns about nuclear threats and the pursuit of disarmament.