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Joint Interfaith Statement Marking 80 Years Since the First Use of Nuclear Weapons

The World Council of Churches and dozens of other organizations signed a Joint Interfaith Statement Marking 80 Years Since the First Use of Nuclear Weapons.

Commission of the Churches on International Affairs

05 August 2025

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The statement calls for peace, nuclear abolition, and justice. “While the challenges are immense, this is a time to affirm that another way is possible: one rooted in solidarity, human dignity, and hope,” the statement reads. “The 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings offers a critical moment to reimagine our priorities.”