Caritas Social Action Network is proud to launch its latest publication, Dignity of Workers in the 21st Century.
At a time of rapid economic and technological change, the publication explores the challenges and opportunities facing workers today through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. It reflects on issues including low pay, insecure employment, automation, migration, artificial intelligence, social care, and the changing nature of work, while reaffirming the inherent dignity of every person and the value of meaningful work.
We see this publication as part of the Church’s wider preparation to receive the anticipated major social document of Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humans”). According to reports, the encyclical will focus specifically on the impact of artificial intelligence on people and working conditions, representing an important effort to renew Catholic Social Teaching for the AI era.
Drawing on the Church’s rich tradition, including the teaching of Pope Leo XIII, St John Paul II, and Pope Francis, the publication calls for an economy that places people before profit and promotes participation, solidarity, and the common good.
We are also pleased to feature contributions from an outstanding group of writers and thought leaders, including Maria Exall, John Battle, Jon Cruddas, Clifford Longley, Amy Daughton, Charles Wookey and Raymond Friel.
Dignity of Workers in the 21st Century is now available to read and download.