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Pope says human trafficking signifies world's worship of money
Civilized society would not tolerate such abuse, Francis tells Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers
Updated: May 27, 2013 05:37 PM GMT
Human trafficking is a despicable activity, a disgrace for our societies, which describe themselves as civilized, Pope Francis said.
Refugees, displaced and stateless people are particularly vulnerable to the plague of human trafficking, which increasingly involves children subjected to the worst forms of exploitation and even recruitment into armed conflicts, the pope said last week.
Full story: Pope calls human trafficking 'dispicable, a disgrace'
Source: Catholic News Service
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