Letter from the vatican: 26 April 2015

A rare glimpse into the Vatican's engagement with global social issues, this narrative highlights the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences' (PASS) initiative to address human trafficking during a panel held in Casina Pio IV from 7–21 April 2015. The account underscores the Vatican's role as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on pressing ethical and humanitarian challenges, blending theological perspectives with empirical research. Through personal reflections, the author captures the academic rigor and moral urgency of discussions involving scholars, policymakers, and faith leaders, offering insight into how institutions like PASS bridge gaps between science, ethics, and advocacy to combat modern-day slavery.

Scheper‐Hughes, N. (2015). Letter from the vatican: 26 April 2015. Anthropology Today, 31(4), 26–27. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8322.12191