An international conference to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the encyclical “Peace in the World” was held in the Vatican on September 19 and 20. In his message to the participants, the Pope stressed that a world without nuclear weapons is possible and necessary.
(Vatican News Network) An international conference was held in the Vatican on September 19 and 20 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the promulgation of the encyclical “Peace in the World” by Pope John XXIII. The theme of the conference was: War and other obstacles to peace. Pope Francis took this opportunity to send a message to Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, and the participants, pointing out the current world situation and the world situation before the issuance of the encyclical “Peace in the World”, as well as Cuba There are disturbing parallels to the moments when rockets threaten to destroy the world.
The Pope said that unfortunately, over the years, nuclear weapons have greatly increased in number and power, and other technologies used in warfare have also advanced rapidly, and it is difficult for countries to reach a consensus on banning the use of biological and chemical weapons. Therefore, “the efforts of the United Nations and international organizations to arouse the attention of public opinion and promote the enactment of appropriate laws remain important.”
In his message, the Pope also talked about traditional weapons. He said concerns about the moral dimension of nuclear war should not take a back seat to the increasingly serious moral issues surrounding the use of so-called “traditional weapons” in contemporary warfare. “Traditional weapons” should be used only for self-defense purposes and not against non-military targets.
The Pope pointed out that “it is extremely appropriate for this meeting to reflect on the part of the encyclical Peace in the World that discusses disarmament and the path to lasting peace. He hopes that the conclusions of the meeting will not only analyze the current military and technological threats to peace, but also include moral aspects.” “We must reflect on the serious dangers posed by the continued possession of nuclear weapons at all levels, as well as the urgent need to promote a new process of disarmament and develop peace-making efforts.”
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2023-09-21 13:26:52
