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Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014.

'No to war!' – Pope pushes for nuclear disarmament on atomic bomb anniversary

Aug 9, 2015

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis said the “horrific” atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the icon of man’s destructive misuse... Read more

Nuclear bomb explosion at the Nevada Test Site, April 18, 1953. Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration-Nevada Site Office.

US bishops: without disarmament, nuclear weapons still threaten peace

May 18, 2015

The U.S. bishops have urged more action to ensure nuclear disarmament and to combat the proliferation of nuclear weapons  Read more

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No to nuclear weapons, yes to nuclear technology – the Holy See's stance

Apr 28, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

In an effort to abolish the production of nuclear weapons worldwide, the Holy See is pushing an agreement – with... Read more

Nuclear Power Plant by Lennart Tange via flickr (CC BY 2.0).

Don't thwart nuclear agreement with Iran, bishop warns Congress

Apr 14, 2015

By Matt Hadro

The head of the U.S. Bishops' international peace committee supports the new framework for Iran's nuclear program and is asking... Read more

 Pope Francis leads a Prayer Vigil for the 2014 Synod on the Family in St. peter's Square, Oct. 4, 2014.

Pope calls victims to be 'prophetic voices' against nuclear war

Dec 10, 2014

By Ann Schneible

In a message to an international gathering on the impact of nuclear weapons, Pope Francis called on victims to be... Read more

The Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Elderly nun sentenced for nuclear site break-in

Feb 19, 2014

Sister Megan Rice of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison... Read more

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US bishops support nuclear disarmament, Middle East peace efforts

Jul 2, 2013

In a letter to President Barack Obama, two leaders of the U.S. bishops voiced support for continued efforts towards nuclear... Read more

The Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Elderly nun found guilty over nuclear site break-in

May 9, 2013

Sister Megan Rice of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus was convicted May 8 for breaking into and causing... Read more