“Once again, crimes committed with chilling cynicism bear witness to the collapse of humanity in our society,” a statement emphasized.

The statement—published by the online newspaper El National—explained that eight people, including a child and an Irish missionary, were kidnapped from the Saint Helena orphanage in Kenscoff on the night of August 3.

The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince expressed its horror at this kidnapping, as it was a place of care, refuge, education, and hope.

This religious entity described this act as barbaric and considered what happened a sign of moral collapse, a failure of the State, and a society that is losing its meaning for human life.

He urged the population to take concrete steps to reject this climate of dehumanization.

The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince called on the authorities to put aside their internal disputes and assume their responsibilities to guarantee the safety of all and obtain the immediate release of the kidnapped individuals.

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