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July 31, 2016

Catholics often first responders to slaves at sea, U.S. official says

An undated photo of a fishing boat in Thailand. U.S. Department of State says Catholic pastoral workers are crucial in coming to the aid of "sea slaves."

VATICAN CITY – Catholic pastoral workers play a crucial role in coming to the aid of "sea slaves" — fishermen who are held in inhumane conditions on the high seas for what can be years, a U.S. Department of State official said.

Published in International