Pope says 'enough' to human trafficking, calls it crime against humanity


  • World
  • Thursday, 10 Apr 2014

Pope Francis walks during a special audience at the Paul VI hall at the Vatican April 10, 2014. REUTERS/Max Rossi

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said 'enough' to human trafficking on Thursday, denouncing it as a crime against humanity as police leaders and religious groups from around the world pledged to work together to combat it.

Francis addressed the final session of a two-day Vatican-sponsored international conference on human trafficking attended by top law enforcement officials, politicians and representatives of religions.

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