Pope Francis' Prayers for Hiroshima and Nagasaki Victims

Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, condemning the attacks and advocating for nuclear disarmament. He has consistently called for peace and highlighted the sufferings of the Japanese people.

US Envoy's Call for Nuclear Disarmament in Nagasaki

The American envoy to the United Nations visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, calling for nuclear disarmament amid growing threats. This comes after the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, leading to Japan's surrender in WWII. The envoy emphasized the importance of arms control and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons globally.