Pope
Francis prays for victims of human trafficking
(Vatican Radio) Following the Angleus prayer on Sunday, Pope
Francis spoke about first International Day of Prayer and Awareness against
Human Trafficking, the promoted by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care
of Migrants and Itinerant Peoples, the Pontifical Council “Justice and Peace”
and the International Union of Superiors General (UISG).
The Day of Prayer
occurs on 8 February, the liturgical memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, a
Sudanese sister who, as a child, was herself a victim of slavery and human
trafficking.
In his remarks, the
Holy Father called for help for “the many men, women, and children who are
enslaved, exploited, abused as instruments of labour or of pleasure, who are
often tortured and mutilated.”
He called on
government leaders to act decisively “to remove the causes of this shameful
wound… a wound that is unworthy of civil society,” and said that everyone is
called to be “a voice for these our brothers and sisters.”
Pope Francis concluded
his remarks by leading the crowds in praying a “Hail Mary” for all the victims
of human trafficking, and for those who are close to them.
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