Jean Fallon

Participants talk at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons' Civil Society Forum in Vienna in December 2014. An image of Pope Francis was placed on a board with other leaders linked with peaceful movements. (CNS/Chaz Muth)

Organization working to abolish nuclear weapons awarded Nobel Peace Prize

UPDATED: Longtime anti-nuclear activists are "thrilled" about the honor for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, saying it points to the strength of the grassroots.

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