Public statements from the Vatican

Vatican Museum Workers File Unprecedented Lawsuit Over Labor Conditions

May 13, 2024, 01:41 AM

Forty-nine employees at the Vatican Museums have initiated an unprecedented legal action against the administration of Pope Francis, citing poor and unfair labor conditions that they claim undermine their dignity and health. This legal dispute marks a significant challenge to the Vatican's labor practices, with the workers accusing the administration of treating them as commodities. The action has sparked protests and could lead to an embarrassing lawsuit for the Pope's administration.