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Pope Leo XIV described those who launch wars and monopolize the earth's resources as "thieves who deprive the world of a peaceful future," calling for "caution in using nuclear energy on the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster."
Pope Leo XIV described those who launch wars and monopolize the earth's resources as "thieves who deprive the world of a peaceful future," calling for "caution in using nuclear energy on the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster."
Ukraine is marking today the 40th anniversary of the worst nuclear disaster in the world, amid ongoing concerns that the Russian war that began about 4 years ago could lead to a repeat of the tragedy.
The Pope said in his weekly sermon that "the Chernobyl disaster left a scar on the collective conscience of humanity." He continued: "This still serves as a warning about the use of more powerful technologies."
