Pope "It is a crime to use nuclear power for war" November 24, 20:40
The Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church made a speech in Hiroshima following Nagasaki, saying that using nuclear power for war is nothing but crime, and that the use and possession of nuclear weapons is ethical. Stressed. After that, he said, “Don't forget the events that happened here,” and urged that inheriting past memories is indispensable for building peace.
Pope Francis, who visited Japan for the first time in 38 years as a Roman Pope, gave a speech calling for the realization of a peaceful world without nuclear weapons at Nagasaki City's hypocenter in the morning of 24th, then moved to Hiroshima City. Attending the “Gathering for Peace” where A-bomb survivors and Buddhist religious people participated.
Pope Francis made a speech after hearing testimony from the A-bomb survivors, saying, “I have to come here to remember and pray quietly innocent people who have been victims of violent violence as pilgrims of peace. "I felt that," he said, revealing his mission as a visit to the bombed area.
He said, “Using nuclear power for war is nothing but crime,” stressing that the use and possession of nuclear weapons is also ethical.
Also, “As a legitimate solution to the conflict, why can we promote peace while relying on the threat of the nuclear war? True peace can only be with no weapons.” He pointed out and criticized the move to rely on deterrence by nuclear weapons.
On top of that, Pope Francisco said, “Never forget what happened here in Hiroshima, now and in the future. This memory will lead to the creation of a fairer future.” He said that walking together is indispensable for building a peaceful future.
And at the end of the speech, Pope Francis expressed his friendliness to the people who participated, stating, "I will advocate peace with you."