Disarmament

Nuclear Disarmament Through the Decades & Catholic Social Teaching , by: Education for Justice

"As long as nuclear weapons exist they will always pose a danger to humanity of being used or falling into the hands of terrorists, threatening peace and security and even human existence itself." Thi...more

Prayer

Litany for the Remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki , by: Jane Deren

We Remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki And the skies rained down fire. Hiroshima. Nagasaki. In the gardens of those cities the agony began. The images of flames, smoke, destruction. The smell of burning...more

Prayer

Prayer for Disarmament Week (Oct. 24-30) , by: Jill Rauh

Peaceful God,
We come to you from the midst of a broken world where nations raise weapons against nations and mothers and children are the innocent victims of violence.
We cry out for peace!

Wise God,

October 8, 2006 - Vatican Continues to Make Strong Statements Urging Disarmament , by: Jill Rauh

NOTE: Key terms are in bold and definitions can be found in section after the article text.

In the months leading up to Disarmament Week (October 24-30), the Vatican has been anything but silent about its position on largeâ€”and smallâ€”weapons of destruction.

Fact Sheets and Handouts

Global Military Spending Nears Record High; Corporations See Profits from War , by: Jane Deren

This handout/bulletin insert looks at the high financial cost of war, as well as the financial profits and benefits of war for some corporations. ...more

Fact Sheets and Handouts

Nuclear Disarmament , by: Education for Justice

While enormous amounts of money are spent daily on the build-up of weapons, especially nuclear weapons, which threaten the well-being of all creation. Pope John Paul II spoke repeatedly about the negl...more

Fact Sheets and Handouts

Disarmament Week , by: Education for Justice

This resource provides reflections, Catholic Social Teaching and discussion questions on disarmament and the arms race. ...more