Pope arrives in Japan with plea for nuclear disarmament | The Malaysian Insight

Pope arrives in Japan with plea for nuclear disarmament

Pope Francis stepping off his plane in Japan today as a gust of wind blew his white papal cape. – EPA pic, November 23, 2019.

POPE Francis today issued a call for nuclear disarmament as he arrived on a long-awaited trip to Japan, which will take in visits to the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, targets of the “catastrophic” atomic bomb. Shortly after touching down in Japan, the 82-year-old Argentine turned straight to the “tragic episode in human history” at the end of World War 2, which killed at least 74,000 in Nagasaki and 140,000 in Hiroshima.

Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

msianinsight /  🏆 8. in MY

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Pope Francis carries anti-nuclear message to Japan | The Malaysian InsightHe is visiting Hiroshima and Nagasaki during his 4-day trip and had prefaced it by saying such weapons must never be used again.
Read more »

Pope departs Thailand for Japan, bringing anti-nuclear messageHe will visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world’s only two cities to suffer nuclear attacks.
Read more »

Pope Francis visits Japan, wishes to meet atomic bomb survivorsPope Francis is a determined anti-nuclear campaigner who has in the past called for a total ban on nuclear weapons. FMTNews PopeFrancis Japan
Read more »

Pope urges respect for prostitutes at crowded Bangkok mass | The Malaysian InsightHe heads next to Nagasaki and Hiroshima where he will seek a ban on 'immoral' nuclear weapons.
Read more »

Pope Francis to pay tribute to Japan’s ‘hidden Christians’ | The Malaysian InsightHis visit is likely to bring attention to a group of Christians who has a unique and blended faith.
Read more »

S. Korea ‘to extend’ military pact with Japan | The Malaysian InsightSeoul has reversed its decision to allow the pact to lapse at midnight and has communicated this to Tokyo.
Read more »