Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese survivor of U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki

92-year-old Japanese survivor of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of his anti-nuclear weapons group. The organization, Nihon Hidankyo, has been battling for nearly 70 years to eliminate nuclear weapons globally.

Military Disarmament Advocacy by Pope Francis

Pope Francis emphasizes the moral obligation of military disarmament for all nations during his Angelus address in Saint Peter’s Square. He calls for the international community to prioritize disarmament as a duty and moral obligation, moving from a balance of fear to a balance of trust. The pontiff suggests banning all weapons as a solution to achieve world peace, criticizing the arms race and nuclear arsenals buildup. He believes that the existence of weapons perpetuates fear of war and advocates for the elimination of all weapons.