We are very thankful that Pope Francis and our Bishops are unequivocal in their stance on nuclear weapons stating clearly that possession as well as the threat of use of nuclear arms is immoral.  We also give thanks that on the 6th August (the anniversary of the nuclear bombing at Hiroshima) Ireland, Nigeria, Niue ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and yesterday on 9th August (the 75th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki) the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis also ratified the treaty!

44 nations have now signed the treaty - 50 nations are needed to sign up to bring the treaty into force....we are so close.