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Timothy P. Schmalz with his sculpture ‘Let the Oppressed Go Free.’. Courtesy of Timothy P. Schmalz.

St. Josephine Bakhita Sculpture Shines Light on Reality of Human Trafficking

Feb 8, 2022

The ex-slave’s feast day is celebrated on Feb. 8.

Pope Francis' video message to prayer marathon against human trafficking Feb. 8, 2021. YoutTube screenshot.

On St. Bakhita Feast Day, Pope Francis Asks for Prayers for Human Trafficking Victims

Feb 8, 2021

Pope Francis has asked people to pray Monday for every person who is currently a victim of human trafficking.

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On St. Bakhita Day: Global Prayer Marathon to Mark World Day of Prayer against Trafficking

Feb 7, 2021

Catholics across the globe will take part in an online prayer marathon on Monday marking the world day of prayer against trafficking.

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