Pope Francis on Sunday urged the world to learn from history on the threat of nuclear war over Ukraine and choose the path of peace, reports BSS.
Looking back to the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, "we cannot forget the danger of nuclear war that threatened the world at that time", the pope said during a canonisation mass in St Peter's Square.
"Why not learn from history? Even at that time there were conflicts and huge tensions, but the way of peace was chosen," the 85-year-old said.
US President Joe Biden said Thursday the world is facing nuclear "Armageddon", warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use his atomic arsenal as Russian troops struggle against a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
The Vatican said around 50,000 faithful attended the mass on Sunday celebrating the elevation to sainthood of religious figures Giovanni Battista Scalabrini and Artemide Zatti.
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