Pope Francis remembers the horror of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki 79 years ago

This Sunday, after praying the Angelus, Pope Francis called to remember and pray for the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as 79 years of those events had passed on August 6 and 9 respectively.

“These days we have remembered the anniversary of the atomic bombing of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As we continue to entrust to the Lord the victims of those events and of all wars, let us renew our intense prayer for peace,” express the Pontiff from St. Peter’s Square.

The Pope also took the opportunity to direct his thoughts to the regions of the world that are currently being devastated by war.

“Let us renew our intense prayer for peace, especially for the martyred Ukraine, for the Middle East, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar,” added Francis, making an urgent call to the international community to seek peaceful solutions and avoid suffering. of the innocent

Francis concluded his message by expressing a wish for peace for all, and remembering the importance of prayer. “I wish you all a happy Sunday… and please do not forget to pray for me,” the Pope concluded.

Atomic horror: a dark chapter in history

On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing the instant death of tens of thousands of people and leaving many others suffering the effects of radiation. These attacks, which marked the end of World War II, left an indelible scar on human history and a constant reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons.

Pope Francis, in remembering these events, not only honored the victims, but also stressed the need to learn from these tragic chapters of history to prevent their repetition. His call to pray for peace is framed in a global context where wars are intensifying.