Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 80th Anniversary
This month marks 80 years since the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima (6 August) and Nagasaki(9 August), a move that ended World War 11
Date Posted:
06-Aug-2025
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome). Used under licence
On this 80th anniversary, initiatives in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will honour the victims and call for peace in a divided world.
Pope Leo XIV has added his voice in his message, urging the international community to renew its commitment to pursue lasting peace for our whole human family.
“Nuclear arms offend our shared humanity and betray the dignity of creation, whose harmony we are called to safeguard” Pope Leo XIV said in a message addressed to Bishop Alexis Shirama of Hiroshima, and read by the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Francisco Escalante Molina during the celebration of Mass for Peace in Hiroshima...
“Nuclear arms offend our shared humanity and betray the dignity of creation, whose harmony we are called to safeguard” Pope Leo XIV said in a message addressed to Bishop Alexis Shirama of Hiroshima, and read by the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Francisco Escalante Molina during the celebration of Mass for Peace in Hiroshima....
- Read the Vatican News article here
- Read the Pope's message in full here
- Add your prayer in our prayer space for lasting peace in the world