40 years after Chernobyl, Pope urges peaceful use of nuclear energy

Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster during the Regina Caeli prayer in Vatican City. He described the disaster as an event that shaped global awareness and warned of the risks linked to increasingly powerful technologies.

The Pope called for responsible and careful decision-making in the use of atomic energy, emphasizing that it should serve life and peace. He also urged reflection on actions that harm humanity’s future, including the exploitation of natural resources and ongoing conflicts, noting their impact on prospects for lasting peace and stability.