October 1, 2014

Message of H.E Cardinal Peter Turkson on behalf of H.H. Pope Francis, World Trade Organization Public Forum

Dismantling protectionist measures and outlawing unfair preferences can help to create a more level playing field, including for the world’s poorest countries. Still, the successes of modern business activity, including international trade, “even if they have reduced poverty for a great number of people – this is the great concern of Pope Francis – have often led to widespread social exclusion.”
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