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From 22nd to 25th June 2025, the Caritas Slovakia Stop Human Trafficking project team embarked on a meaningful journey through Italy, centred around remembrance, gratitude, and renewed commitment.
A highlight of the trip was our visit to the Canossian Monastery in Schio—home to St. Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of victims of human trafficking. We were warmly welcomed by the Canossian Sisters, who shared with us the powerful story and enduring message of St. Bakhita’s life. The pilgrimage concluded symbolically with a visit to the moving sculpture Release of the Oppressed, which portrays St. Bakhita as a beacon of hope and freedom.
Following the passing of Pope Francis, we extended our pilgrimage to Rome to honour his unwavering advocacy for victims of human trafficking and the legacy of compassion he leaves behind. In Rome, we visited his final resting place at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and passed through the Holy Door as part of the Jubilee Year.
This journey touched each of us deeply—renewing our strength, commitment, and sense of purpose in continuing our mission to support and stand with those most vulnerable.
