VATICAN CITY (CNS) Workers need spaces in which they can come together, form a sense of community and advocate for the marginalized, Pope Francis said."In the context of a fragmented society and an individualistic culture, we have a great need for spaces in which people can experience a creative and dynamic sense of belonging," the pope told 6,000 representatives of Italian Christian workers' associations June 1. Such spaces, he added, help people move "from 'I' to 'we'" and to "develop projects for the common good together, and find ways and means to achieve them."
The Greek Democritus League held its annual May Day dance on May 18 at White Rose Receptions in Thornbury, aiming to raise funds for PAME, a prominent Greek trade union. PAME, known for its commitment to working-class struggles, unites various Greek trade unions, regardless of their members' political affiliations.
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Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1, 1955 so that it would coincide with International Workers Day, also known as May Day.
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