Pope arrives in Nagasaki from the hypocenter to a speech that calls for the abolition of nuclear weapons November 24 9:36
Pope Francis, who visited Japan as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church for the first time in 38 years, arrived at Nagasaki Airport at 9:25 am. After that, we will head to the hypocenter in the city and give a speech to the world calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
On the 24th, Pope Francis arrived in Japan on the 23rd night and will visit Nagasaki City and Hiroshima City one after another.
Pope Francis arrived at Nagasaki Airport from Tokyo at 9:25 am on a special plane.
After this, after being greeted by church officials, we head to the hypocenter in the city.
The hypocenter is located in the Urakami area where the atomic bomb was dropped. Of the 12,000 Catholics at that time, 8500 people are said to have died from the atomic bomb.
The Pope, after handing flowers here, is silent for the victims of the atomic bomb and gives a speech towards the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Subsequently, Pope Francis visited Nishisaka Park and offered prayers to the “26 Saints of Japan” who had been martyrdom confessed. Head to Hiroshima, another bombed area.
Prior to the visit to Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Pope Francis told the Japanese bishops that he would like to meet people who are still suffering from the tragedy of humanity history. Showed a strong willingness.
It is noticed what Pope Francis, who has been actively working towards the abolition of nuclear weapons since his appointment, will appeal to the world from the bombed area.