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September 5, 2017

Vatican: Lack of legal, safe channels for migration helps traffickers

Refugees seeking asylum are seen near the border in Lacolle, Quebec, Aug. 10. Jesuit Father Michael Czerny, undersecretary of the migrant and refugee section of the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, said Sept. 4 the Vatican believes countries must guarantee "adequate legal frameworks and reliable pathways to prevent migrants from becoming victims of human trafficking."

VIENNA – Many people become more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation when safe, legal and affordable opportunities for immigration or asylum are lacking, a Vatican official told global leaders.

Published in Vatican
May 19, 2016

Those exploiting cheap labour are ‘leeches,’ Pope says

Migrant workers harvest corn on Uesugi Farms in Gilroy, CA on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. Pope Francis says those who exploit cheap labour are 'leeches.'

VATICAN CITY – Human traffickers and unjust business owners who become wealthy by exploiting others for cheap labour commit a mortal sin, said Pope Francis. 

Published in Faith