Online Pilgrimage of Prayer and Awareness against human trafficking organised by Talitha Kum (International Network Against Human trafficking).
Peregrinación en línea de oración y sensibilización contra la trata de seres humanos organizada por Talitha Kum (Red Internacional contra la Trata de Seres Humanos).
Download the text of the Prayer Vigil 2023
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking takes place every year on February 8th, the day 
in which we celebrate the liturgical memory of St. Bakhita, the Sudanese nun who as a child had the dramatic experience of being kidnapped and enslaved and became the universal symbol of the Church’s commitment against trafficking.
“Journeying in dignity” is the theme of the 9th Edition of the event.
In 2022, we have experienced major changes as well as the aggravation of crises. In this context, the number of both at-risk groups and people suffering from trafficking violence has increased. We are called to keep hope and the values that guide our being and acting alive. This is the meaning of the theme of the 9th International Day of Prayer, chosen by an international group of young representatives of partner organizations.
WHEN:
February 8, 2023 from 5.00 am to 12 noon (St John’s time) in English and Spanish
8 de febrero de 2023 de 5.00 a 12.00 (hora de San Juan) en inglés y español
LIVESTREAMING:
The practice began in October 2001, following the 2nd Mercy International Justice Network conference in South Africa, where those present resolved to focus their prayers and action on all forms of violence against women and children, as well as all kinds of racism. The conference opened on the night of September 11 2001 and so the events of that day in New York City deeply affected us as we immersed ourselves in the work at hand.
Pope Francis will preside at the funeral Mass to be celebrated on Thursday morning , January 5, in St Peter’s Square, beginning at 9:30 am Rome time (3.30am Canada time).