# Holy See Calls for Human Dignity in Organized Crime Fight

> Holy See urges protecting vulnerable people and human dignity in global crime efforts.
- Title: Holy See Calls for Human Dignity in Organized Crime Fight
- Summary: Holy See urges protecting vulnerable people and human dignity in global crime efforts. The Holy See demands that anti-organized crime efforts prioritize…
- Keywords: holy see, transnational organized crime, human dignity, international cooperation, pope leo xiv, religion, world, Holy, See, Calls, Human, Dignity
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/holy-see-un-vienna-transational-organized-crime-statement.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-21T11:41:17.106+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: holy see, un, transnational organized crime, human dignity, international cooperation, pope leo xiv, religion, world
## Human Dignity Focus
The Holy See calls for a response to organized crime that protects vulnerable people and places human dignity at the center of justice.
## Five Priorities
The statement identified five priorities including preventing youth recruitment for criminal activities and protecting victims from exploitation.
## Education and Protection
Citing Pope Leo XIV's affirmation that education is key to prevention, the Holy See emphasized parents as first educators supported by schools and faith-based organizations.
## Victim Protection
The Holy See called for victims to be identified, protected, and supported, distinguishing them from those who organize and profit from exploitation.
## Key takeaway

The Holy See demands that anti-organized crime efforts prioritize human dignity and protection for victims over punishment alone.