The Pope denounced that the crime of human trafficking «is growing at an alarming rate,» especially among the migrant population, because it «takes advantage of injustices and iniquities» that force millions of people to live in «vulnerable conditions.»
«Unfortunately, trafficking is growing in a worrying way, affecting above all migrants, women and children, young people like yourselves, people rich in dreams and in the desire to live in dignity,» the Pope denounced in a video message sent to the participants in the online prayer marathon that is taking place on the occasion of the 9th World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking and that the Catholic Church is celebrating this Wednesday under the theme ‘Walking for Dignity’.
Francis addressed his message to young people, inviting them to «take care of their dignity, yours and that of each person» they meet. «We know, we live in a difficult time, but precisely in this reality all of us, especially young people, are called to join forces to weave networks of good, to spread the light that comes from Christ and his Gospel,» he added.
The pontiff pointed out that trafficking «disfigures dignity.» «Exploitation and subjugation limit freedom and turn people into objects to be used and discarded. And the trafficking system takes advantage of injustices and iniquities that force millions of people to live in vulnerable conditions. In fact, people impoverished by the economic crisis, wars, climate change and so much instability are easily recruited,» he concluded.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
