Pope Francis appeals for end to human trafficking
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis called for
increased efforts to end human trafficking on Sunday. The Holy
Father’s appeal came in remarks following the Angelus prayer
with pilgrims and tourists gathered in St. Peter’s Square, on the 17th Sunday
in Ordinary Time and the World Day
against Trafficking in Persons, sponsored by the United Nations.
“Each year,” said Pope Francis, “thousands of men, women and
children are innocent victims of sexual and organ trafficking, and it seems
that we are so accustomed to seeing it as a normal thing.”
The Holy Father went on to say, “This is
ugly, it is cruel, it is criminal.” He called human trafficking,
“an aberrant plague,” and, “a modern form of slavery,” renewing his
appeal for universal commitment to ending the practice.
Pope Francis concluded his appeal by leading
everyone present in the recitation of the Hail Mary for the intention of ending
human trafficking.
Below, please find the full text of Pope Francis’
appeal, in our English translation
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Today is the World Day against Trafficking in Persons,
promoted by the United Nations. Each year, thousands of men, women and children
are innocent victims of sexual and organ trafficking, and it seems that we are
so accustomed to seeing it as a normal thing. This is ugly, it is cruel, it is
criminal! I would like to draw on everyone's commitment to make this aberrant
plague, a modern form of slavery, adequately countered. Let us pray together
the Virgin Mary to support the victims of trafficking and to convert the hearts
of traffickers.
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