Pope Francis encourages anti-trafficking conference
(Vatican Radio) Pope
Francis sent a message offering his support for a conference at the United
Nations in New York discussing modern slavery and human trafficking. The
conference (on April 7th) was organized by the Santa Marta Group and in his
message to the participants the Pope encouraged them to strengthen the bonds of
cooperation and communication which are essential for ending the suffering of
the victims of those who are trafficked.
Please find below the
Pope’s message sent to Archbishop Bernardito Auza, the Holy See’s permanent
Observer to the United Nations in New York:
“I extend greetings to you
and to all those gathered to discuss the grave issue of modern slavery and
human trafficking, which continues to be a scourge throughout the world today.
I am grateful to you and the members of the "Santa Marta Group" for
your efforts in organizing this conference, and to the Member States and
various governmental, civic and religious organizations committed to combatting
this crime against humanity. As you reflect on the multifaceted issues which
contribute to modern slavery and human trafficking. I encourage you to
strengthen the bonds of cooperation and communication which are essential to
ending the suffering of the many men, women and children who today are enslaved
and sold as if they were a mere commodity. In this way, solutions and
preventative measures can be promoted which will allow this evil to be
addressed at every level of society. In your discussions, I hope also that you
will keep before you the dignity of every person, and recognize in all your
endeavours a true service to the poorest and most marginalized of society, who
too often are forgotten and have no voice. In assuring you and all present of
the steadfast commitment of the Catholic Church to fight against this crime and
to care for all its victims, I offer the promise of my prayers that Almighty
God may bless and guide your efforts."
Franciscus PP.
With gratitude for your
valued assistance, I am Yours sincerely in Christ
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