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Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work
An encouraging message from Pope Francis to young people participating in LaborDì, a day of reflection to promote decent work. Read more
Paid sick leave on the ballot in Nebraska: What Catholics should know
The Nebraska Catholic Conference, which advocates for policy on behalf of the state’s bishops, encouraged Catholics to give the proposal... Read more
Catholic publisher Ascension named in Fortune’s top 10 small businesses
Media company Ascension was recently named to the 2024 Fortune Best Small Workplaces List — a feat the company says... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops on Labor Day: Honor ‘human dignity of all who labor’
“We believe in the dignity of work precisely because each of our brothers and sisters is a beloved child of... Read more
The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
“There could not be a better protector to help you penetrate the spirit of the Gospel into your life,” Pope... Read more
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Mindfulness and meditation 'AmaZen' employee program not religious, Amazon says
Corporate giant Amazon will offer an “AmaZen” component to employees to encourage “mindfulness practices” as part of its revamped employee... Read more
English cardinal welcomes US investigation into garment-making industry
An English cardinal on Monday welcomed a U.S. investigation into alleged labor abuses in the garment-making industry in the city... Read more
Low-wage workers ‘first to suffer’ in economic collapse, Catholic labor advocates say
Amid the dramatic collapse of the American labor market, Catholic labor advocates have called for a collaborative response that protects... Read more
With St. Joseph's help, a 'business guild' supports Minnesota Catholics
Small business owners, laborers, and job-seekers in Minnesota can now connect with fellow Catholics using modern technology- a website and... Read more
At USCCB conference, advocate explains immigrant recruitment fraud
An immigrant rights group hopes the Maryland legislature will protect migrant workers in the state from labor trafficking and fraud... Read more
Pope: For Christians, work is more than an occupation, it's a mission
In a letter for the conclusion of a conference on labor on Friday, Pope Francis said work is about more... Read more
Pope Francis: God is calling you to work in his kingdom
No one is “unemployed” when it comes to spreading the message of the Gospel, Pope Francis has said, because each... Read more
Irish bishops praise court ruling recognizing the dignity of work
Ireland's Catholic bishops have praised a Supreme Court decision in the country that will allow asylum seekers to find work... Read more
A day in the life of a cardinal
In a radio interview for the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, a cardinal from Peru discussed the sanctification of... Read more
Pope Francis: Work is more than money, it's about the person
Reflecting on the dignity of work, Pope Francis said that a society of fraternity promotes the dignity of the person... Read more
Exploiting workers is a form of trafficking, Pope Francis says
During his Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis preached a warning to the rich who oppress the poor, focusing on employers... Read more
Pope Francis asks workers: give immigrants compassion, not blame
Pope Francis has encouraged workers not to blame their economic troubles on migrants, who are themselves often victims of injustice... Read more
Pope Francis speaks up for Italy's unemployed youth
Youth unemployment is “a true social plague” that leaves young people feeling useless, Pope Francis told an Italian labor group... Read more
Pope Francis praises 'nobility' of work
Work is “both a gift and a duty,” Pope Francis told a U.N. labor agency in a message calling for... Read more
Labor upholds human dignity, Pope says
Pope Francis addressed the central role of employment in realizing human dignity during a special audience with steelworkers and residents... Read more
