Dear brothers and sisters,
today, 8 February, is the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese nun, who as a child had the traumatic experience of being a victim of human trafficking. The Unions of Superiors and Superiors General of Religious Institutes have organized the Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. I encourage those who work helping the men, women and children who are enslaved, exploited, abused as instruments of work or pleasure, who are often tortured and mutilated. It is my hope that government leaders may work decisively to remove the causes of this disgraceful scourge, it is a scourge unworthy of society. May each one of us feel committed to being a voice for our brothers and sisters, who have been humiliated in their dignity. Let us all pray...

Pope Francis, Angelus Prayer February 8th, 2015


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08/02

 Youth Day – Workshop for Call to Action (UISG - Rome)

08/02

St. Bakhita 

07/02

Online Pilgrimage of Prayer and Awareness against human trafficking
From 11.30 to 16.30 CET
It will take place across all continents and time zone. From Oceania, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and America.
Live streaming in five languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian) on
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06/02

Call for Hope and Healing - Event 
16:00 - 19:00 at Santa Croce University - Rome

                     

06/02

Pilgrimage of Hope (Visit Holy Doors) 

04/02

17.30 CET
Rome, Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere
Vigil of Prayer

03/02

Pilgrimage of Hope (Visit Holy Doors) using the Walking in Dignity App

02/02

Saint Peter Square, participation in the Angelus prayer with Pope Francis

01/02

Welcome representatives of partner organizations, gathering in Rome for a week of networking and training against human trafficking

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