HOLY SEE: MGR. MAMBERTI TO OECD, "DON’T LOWER THE GUARD" ABOUT ABUSE AGAINST CHRISTIANS (2)

” “"Christians – added mgr. Mamberti as he spoke at the OECD Ministerial Council – keep being the victims of prejudice, stereotypes, discrimination and abuse. Lack of commitment therefore is not an option! We must not hide ourselves behind the principle of consensus so we don’t have to take effective measures. Nor should we settle for some general condemnation, but instead we should regard consensus as a challenge to protect the fundamental rights of every believer, of every religious community and – first and foremost – religious freedom". In his speech, the Vatican delegate also highlighted the commitment that the OECD countries must undertake to fight against "the sexual exploitation of children" and "the trade of humans", and recalled that "the Catholic Church is in the frontline of the fight against these archipelagos of shame". ” “