For years the Vatican has ignored the complaints of workers, creating an environment that violates their dignity. Now they have no choice but to pursue unprecedented legal action against Pope Francis’ administration. The treatment of Vatican Museums employees contradicts Catholic teaching about social justice and respect for the dignity of workers. Hopefully, the Holy See will begin honoring workers’ rights and a lawsuit can be avoided.
Social justice and respect for labor rights are indispensable Catholic values that are at the heart of Pope Francis’ papacy. For many years, Francis and his close allies have consistently advocated for fair labor practices and against exploitative economic structures. The Holy See continues to fight for the dignity of all workers, and that includes the very employees who work in Vatican City.
There is a 50% chance that the Catholic Church will elect a new Pope by Oct. 17, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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