Events to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

This August it will be 80 years since the world's first atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing as many as 200,000 people instantly and leaving many others to suffer from radiation sickness and cancer for years afterwards.

The threat that atomic weapons - much more powerful than the first ones - will one day be used again still hangs over the world today. Pax Christi, Christian CND and other groups will be holding prayers and vigils to recall the suffering of survivors and those who died and to work towards a world where these weapons no longer exist.

Events include:

Tuesday, 5 August 11.50am-1pm
New York: peace gathering to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52952

Tuesday 5 August 7pm
London: The Priest's Tale with Michael Mears
At Farm Street Catholic Church (Arrupe Hall),
14 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH

Wednesday 6 August 6pm - 7pm (door open at 5.30pm)
Coventry: Hiroshima Commemoration and exhibition
The Lord Mayor of Coventry Councillor Rachel Lancaster and a representative of the Embassy of Japan, will lead the commemoration. There will be reflection given by Sophie Bolt, General Secretary of CND, and music, poetry, making cranes of peace and an exhibition on Hiroshima until 25 August. See: www.indcatholicnews.com/search/Coventry%20Cathedral

Wednesday 6 August all day
Liverpool: Hiroshima Day
8am - Leafleting at Lime Street Station, Liverpool . Organised by Merseyside CND. 11am Ceremony at St Johns Gardens near the Peace Dove with the Lord Mayor. A chance to share readings , reflections and the laying of a wreath. Please arrive by 10.45am. There is an exhibition at Wallasey Library throughout the whole week

Wednesday 6 August 11am-1pm
London: Pax Christi Vigil and Prayers on 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima
Westminster Cathedral Piazza, London SW1P 1LT

Thursday 7 August - 22 September
SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL: Threads through the Bible | Creation + Cross + Revelation
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50426

Saturday 9 August 11am-1pm
London: Pax Christi Vigil and Prayers on 80th Anniversary of Nagasaki
Westminster Cathedral Piazza, London SW1P 1LT

Saturday 9 August 1pm
Oxford CND remember 80th anniversary of Nagasaki with circle of peace
Bonn Square

Saturday 9 August 5pm
London: Annual Franz Jaggerstatter Service
Westminster Cathedral Crypt (enter via car park)
Following the service there will be an interfaith walk to the London Peace Pagoda for the Nagasaki Day Memorial

Saturday 9 August - all day
Liverpool: Nagasaki Day
Stall outside Primark, Church Street, Liverpool. 6pm - Celebration of the Eucharist remembering the atomic bombings and committing to working for disarmament - St Vincents Church, Hardy Street , Liverpool 1

Saturday 9 August 12 noon
London: National Demonstration for Palestine
Starting in central London. Details to follow.

Sunday 10 August 3 - 4pm
St Albans - Remembrance Service for the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
At St Alban's Cathedral - gather at Japanese Peace Pillar

We are adding more events each day. For further dates please ICN's Listings Page.