Video Interviews Recorded during the Project Launching Seminar (11-13 Jul 2017, Geneva)

Catholic movements, international non-governmental organizations, Episcopal Conferences, business groups, foundations, employers, oecumenical and interfaith partners, experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO), universities and media convened in Geneva, Switzerland between 11-13 Jul 2017, to reflect together on the future of work in the context of Laudato Sì, based on their expertise, good practices and relevant policy examples from their organizations.

The questions below were answered by H.E Archbishop Ivan Jurkovič, Apostolic Nuncio, Permanent Observer of the Holy See; Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo, Secretary General, ICMC; Fr. Pierre Martinot-Lagarde SJ, ILO, PARDEV; Ms. Anna Biondi, ILO, ACTRAV; and Fr. Clete Kiley, Director for Immigration Policy UNITE HERE International Union and Special Advisor to Cardinal Cupich Archdiocese of Chicago Archdiocese of Chicago.

1. Are we facing a series of fragmented and separated crises leading to greater threats in the form of social imbalances, inequalities, and insecurities?
2. What is the magnitude of the response envisioned by Pope Francis and what are the consequences of this change for our understanding of the world of work?
3. Are these changes already underway? What are the signs of hope and transformation that we can witness?
4. Can the Church contribute to making our world a safer place to live and to restoring the dignity of every human being, especially in the world of work?