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Pope Francis prays in front of a crucifix during his general audience on Oct. 26, 2022. | Vatican MediaPope Francis is calling on Catholics and people worldwide to remember those suffering from leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, ahead of World Leprosy Day.
While the disease is easily curable and rare in countries such as the United States, people from around the world still suffer from it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , an estimated 2-3 million people are living with Hansen’s disease-related disabilities worldwide. “What should concern us, today more than then, is that not only the disease can be forgotten, but also the people,” Pope Francis urged in his message.
The pope encouraged symposium participants to see World Leprosy Day as an opportunity to “revise our models of development,” “denounce and try to correct the discrimination they cause,” and “renew our commitment to building an inclusive society.
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