Pope on the Risk of Nuclear War: "We Must Not Forget History"

Expression of Opposition Despite Anti-Immigration Policy

Pope Francis. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 9th, Pope Francis stated regarding the nuclear threat raised in the Ukraine war, "We must not forget history."

According to foreign media, the Pope made this remark while conducting the canonization ceremony of Bishop Giovanni Battista Scalabrini (1839?1905), known as the "Father of Immigrants," in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, where 50,000 people gathered.

Reflecting on the Second Vatican Council held from 1962 to 1965, the Pope said, "We must not forget the risk of nuclear war that threatened the world at that time," and pointed out, "Why do we not learn from history? Even then, there were escalating conflicts and tensions, but the path of peace was chosen."

He also clearly expressed opposition to the anti-immigration policies of European countries. The Pope said, "This is causing them to face death right before our eyes," adding, "That is why the Mediterranean today is the largest cemetery in the world." He continued, "Blocking immigrants is hateful and sinful," emphasizing, "Not opening doors to those in need is a crime."

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