In a speech to members of the International Association of Criminal Law Pontiff highlights need to combat human trafficking and corruption.
This social plague remains all too real in today’s world Pontiff warns.
Ruhama expresses concern that trafficking charges were not put forward in the case.
Two Church leaders pledge to continue joint efforts to combat human trafficking.
Bishop Trevor Williams and Archbishop Eamon Martin address Soul Waves Radio conference.
Ruhama calls for “more proactive criminal investigation of the sex trade and other environments where other forms of trafficking can occur.”
Human trafficking is “an open wound on the body of contemporary society”.
Pontiff warns of “tragic phenomenon” of human trafficking, in which the “unscrupulous prey on the lives and the desperation of others.”
"The trade in human persons constitutes a shocking offence against human dignity and a grave violation of fundamental human rights”.
