Vatican publishes new
resources on combatting human trafficking
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| Two new documents on human trafficking, presented by the Migrants and refugees Section of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. |
The Catholic Church is continuing to lead the charge against
the “scourge” of human trafficking. In a new document released on Thursday, the
Migrant and Refugee Section of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development
offers new Pastoral Orientations to help better understand, and combat, the
phenomenon of human trafficking.
By Christopher Wells
The Vatican has issued a new document regarding “Pastoral
Orientations on Human Trafficking”, with the aim of “understanding,
recognizing, preventing, and eradicating the plague of the trafficking of
persons, protecting the victims, and promoting the recovery of survivors.”
New Pastoral Orientations
The 36-page document, which was presented at a press
conference at the Holy See Press Office, is an expression of the “enormous
importance” Pope Francis attaches to the “plight of the millions of men, women,
and children who are trafficked and enslaved.” According to the preface of
the Pastoral Orientations, the purpose of the document is “to
provide a reading of Human Trafficking and an understanding that
motivate and sustain the much-needed long-term struggle.”
The Pastoral Orientations are the result of
extensive consultations with “Church leaders, scholars, and experienced
practitioners and partner organizations working in the field.”
An "ugly, evil business"
After discussing the proper definition of human
trafficking, Pastoral Orientations goes on to investigate the
underlying causes of the phenomenon. It emphasises the importance of
acknowledging the reality of human trafficking, and seeks to describe the
dynamics of this “ugly, evil business.” Finally, the document examines
responses to human trafficking, including increasing cooperation among those
fighting this crime; providing support to victims of human trafficking, and
promoting the recovery of survivors.
The new “Pastoral Orientations” document was prepared by the
Migrants and Refugees Section of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Since its foundation by Pope Francis, the Migrants and Refugees section has
acted under the direct guidance of the Holy Father.
Teachings of Pope Francis
At the same press conference, Vatican Officials also
presented a collection of Pope Francis’ teachings on migrants, refugees and
human trafficking, from the beginning of his pontificate through 2007.
The collection, entitled “Lights on
the Ways of Hope” is also available in a searchable electronic version,
available on the website of the Migrant
and Refugees Section.
The website is expected to be updated every six months with
new pontifical teachings.
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