Pope Leo warns against war, resource plundering, and nuclear power misuse
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 26
Pope Leo warns against war, resource plundering, and nuclear power misuse
16 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 26
Marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, Pope Leo addressed crowds in Rome after returning from a 10-day African tour.
He urged decision-makers to use atomic power responsibly and condemned those who wage war or exploit resources as thieves of peace.
The Pope's remarks come amid ongoing fears in Ukraine of another nuclear incident due to Russia's four-year-old war, and have drawn criticism from President Donald Trump.
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