Pope says the world must change its attitude towards nuclear power
Pope Francis met with the victims of Japan's 2011 nuclear disaster on Monday and said that the world should rethink its dependence on nuclear power. He stressed the importance of leaving a livable planet for future generations and the dangers of nuclear radiation/contamination. He did not articulate a formal position on nuclear energy.
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