Hope in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: A Catholic Call to Action
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Each year on February 8, the Church observes the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, a Vatican-supported initiative that coincides with the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita. This day serves as both a call to prayer and a challenge to take concrete action against the injustice of modern slavery.
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2/7/2025 (1 year ago)
Published in Marriage & Family
Keywords: human trafficking, International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis, St. Josephine Bakhita
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