Day for Victims of Human Trafficking and those who Work to Combat it

Today, 8th February is the Day for Victims of Human Trafficking and those who work to combat it. A Vatican initiative, the prayers and thoughts of Catholics around the globe turn to human trafficking.

Pope Francis is working tirelessly on human trafficking through the Santa Marta group which is composed of High Commissioners of international police forces and bishops from around the world who, along with members of civil society, are working together to prevent and eradicate human trafficking, and to help victims. Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, London, and Cardinal Nichols are the co-presidents of the group.