Pope Francis on Friday reiterated his
call for action to combat human trafficking during an audience
with the 'Talitha Kum' Network on the 11th World Day of Prayer
and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
"Human trafficking is a global phenomenon that claims millions
of victims and continues unabated," the pope said.
"It continually finds new ways to infiltrate our societies the
world over. In the face of this tragedy, we must not remain
indifferent.
"Like yourselves, we need to unite our forces and our voices,
calling upon everyone to accept responsibility for combating
this form of crime that profits from the most vulnerable.
"We must not tolerate the shameful exploitation of so many of
our sisters and brothers.
"Trafficking in human bodies, the sexual exploitation even of
small children and forced labour are a disgrace and a very
serious violation of fundamental human rights".
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