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Russia seizes Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine: ‘A violation...

Russia's seizure of Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine has undermined global nuclear security, while serving as a "wake-up call" to ending energy...

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat of nuclear war could put Seattle...

SEATTLE-- Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne said Oct. 7 he is "increasingly troubled" by Russia's war against Ukraine and said Russian President Vladimir Putin's...

Pope Francis begs Russian president Vladimir Putin: ‘Stop this spiral of...

VATICAN CITY-- With "rivers of blood and tears" still flowing in Ukraine and with the increasing threat of the use of nuclear weapons, Pope...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat of nuclear...

NEW YORK-- Russian President Vladimir Putin's warnings that he would consider using nuclear weapons is a "repugnant threat" that shows the urgency of moving...

Pope Francis says Kazakhstan’s ban of nuclear weapons is courageous

VATICAN CITY-- Kazakhstan's efforts to be a nation of encounter deserve to be encouraged and supported, Pope Francis said. And, in its 30 years of...

Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee of Justice and Peace accepts pledge...

CLEVELAND -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace welcomed a pledge by five nuclear powers to prevent the...

Sister Megan Rice, anti-nuclear weapons activist, dies at 91

ROSEMONT, Pa. (CNS) -- Sister Megan Rice, whose yearslong crusade against nuclear weapons included serving two years behind bars for a felony, died Oct....

Catholic Church teaching about nuclear weapons anchored in concern to protect...

On Aug. 6 and 9 the world will observe the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The 75th anniversary raises...

No nukes: Pope expected to take aim at new arms race...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ top aide made no secret of what will be on the pope’s mind when he visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki,...

On anniversary, Japan’s bishops renew hope for nuclear-free world

VATICAN CITY — With the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the bishops of Japan are renewing calls...

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