by Megan Marley

As the Church honors St. Joseph the Worker, the patron saint of all engaged in labor, on May 1, here are nine quotes from Pope Leo for reflection.

by Kate Scanlon

“Our identity was denied, our citizenship was taken, and our dignity was slowly destroyed, largely because of our faith.”

by Junno Arocho Esteves

“Bishops across the country have emphasized the … need to work toward a peace with social justice, based on dialogue, reconciliation, and respect for life.”

by John Mulderig