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The Pope's day in Nagasaki and Hiroshima

A sixty-second video sums up Pope Francis' poignant day in two Japanese cities that symbolise the tragedy of nuclear warfare: Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

By Vatican News

Pope Francis’ second day on Japanese soil saw him leave Tokyo to spend time in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, cities that symbolise the horror of nuclear warfare and from where he issued a powerful appeal for nuclear disarmament.

Exclusive Vatican News video footage highlights some of the most touching moments of the day including the Pope’s tribute to Japan’s Martyr Saints at the Martyrs Monument in Nagasaki.

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24 November 2019, 18:06