Welcome to a message from none other than Pope Francis himself! The Pope recently sent his thoughts to participants of a Vatican conference focusing on using assets confiscated from the mafia for the betterment of society.
Organized crime is a scourge that affects millions of people, robbing them of their right to live in dignity and safety. Pope Francis made this stark observation in his message to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences during the “Conference on the Social Use of Assets Confiscated from the Mafia.”
The Pope emphasized the need for a united global effort to combat the international reach of organized crime. He stressed the importance of cooperation among national law enforcement agencies to identify and reclaim assets belonging to criminal organizations.
However, Pope Francis also highlighted the essential need for confiscated assets to be used not just for legal purposes but to contribute to the common good of society. He lamented the impact of organized crime on marginalized groups, stating that we must always remember and prioritize their well-being in our efforts to combat criminality.
Pope Francis commended the Italian model of redirecting confiscated assets to benefit victims and society as a whole. He called on conference participants to focus on the urgent task of restoring the well-being of all individuals, emphasizing the value of each person in building a more just and inclusive society.
In conclusion, the Pope urged everyone to keep victims and community welfare at the forefront of their actions, reminding us all of our responsibility to create a world where every person is valued and no one is left behind.
