Rome_  Pope Francis called on world leaders to work in favor of nuclear disarmament and adopt effective measures to fight climate change, Radio Habana Cuba reports. 

According to Vatican Radio, when addressing the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, the pontiff stressed that this same day the International Campaign for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

 “This recognition takes place on the U.N. International Day for Human Rights, and it reminds us of the close relationship between human rights and nuclear disarmament,” the pope said.

Francisco also recalled that on Tuesday, the international climate summit began in Paris and stressed "the need to make really effective decisions to face climate change and, at the same time, fight poverty and promote integral human development."

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