Pope condemns growing scourge of child labor

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Source: IANS/AKI

Vatican City, June 13 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has deplored the exploitation of children as domestic workers, calling it a form of slavery that is increasingly affecting poor countries and girls in particular.

"There are millions of children, mostly young girls, who are victims of this hidden form of exploitation that often involves sexual abuse, mistreatment, and discrimination. It is real slavery," the pontiff said.

Addressing a crowd of 60,000 people in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis urged "ever more effective measures to fight this true scourge".

He called it "a deplorable phenomenon constantly on the rise".

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[russspeakeasy]

1. I'm not a Catholic; not very fond of organized religion,

but I'm starting to like this guy.

[TDale313]

4. Yeah, same here. n/t

[Walk away]

2. But still condems the use of condoms and all other forms of birth control...

thus creating third world countries filled with starving children who are horribly exploited.
I can't think of anything more disgusting than someone who's bizarre beliefs plunge many millions into poverty, slavery and starvation and then pats himself on the back for all of the "charity" his church does.
What is the point of condemning something when you are part of the problem?

[russspeakeasy]

3. Excellent points.

[Lordquinton]

6. This ^

However it is refreshing to see someone of his ilk mentioning that girls are the primary victims, as mostly it's the little boys who are so abused and such.

[Walk away]

8. I'm sure the Catholic church would like to forget all about victimised little boys. nt

[demosincebirth]

5. +100

[mountain grammy]

7. Global corporations are thriving on this slavery. Go get 'em Pope Francis, good luck with that.