Pope: Reconsider the development of lethal autonomous weapons

Secretary General of COMECE welcomes ‘Called to be Peacemakers’

Foreword

Introduction

Working to limit the proliferation of weapons.

Call for nuclear disarmament

We have a responsibility to respond to Pope Francis’ call to counter the logic of fear and foster a climate of trust and dialogue.

General and Complete Disarmament

Regulating conventional arms and lowering military spending.

Emerging technology at the service of humanity

Supporting a moratorium on the development and use of lethal autonomous weapons.

Concluding Reflection

The principles of Catholic social teaching in relation to weapons remain consistent.

Called to be Peacemakers

Document on disarmament and the ethical use of weapons.

Called to be Peacemakers – document on arms control and disarmament released

Bishop Kenney discusses ‘Called to be Peacemakers’

Bishops’ Conference department welcomes Vatican declaration on Human Dignity