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Catholics join scientists in asking Biden to end threat of nuclear weapons
A sign denouncing nuclear weapons is seen near the White House in Washington Oct. 25, 2019. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)
By Dennis Sadowski • Catholic News Service • Posted May 12, 2021
(CNS) Catholic proponents of nuclear disarmament joined scientists in calling on President Joe Biden to pursue an ambitious plan to end the threat nuclear weapons pose to the planet.
In a statement to the White House May 12, a group of 14 disarmament advocates seven Catholics, including three bishops, and seven scientists urged Biden to seek a new agreement with Russia to continue reducing nuclear weapon stockpiles and work worldwide to achieve their abolition.