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Pope Leo denounces human trafficking as a ‘crime against humanity’

Pope Leo denounces human trafficking as a ‘crime against humanity’

Friday, February 6, 2026

VATICAN CITY (Vatican News) — Ahead of the 12th World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, Pope Leo XIV has condemned the scourge of modern slavery, which has… The post Pope Leo denounces human trafficking as a ‘crime against humanity’ first appeared on OSV News.

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