Pope Francis asserted that property is a secondary right

Pope Francis stressed that the universal destination of goods is more important than respect for private property.

“Always jAlongside the right to private property, there is the priority and precedent right to subordinate all private property to universal destiny. goods of the earth and, consequently, the right of all to use them ”, he declared in the video message of the International Labor Conference

“Sometimes when we talk about private property, we forget that it is a secondary right “, He underlined,” which depends on this primordial right, which is the universal destination of goods. “

Pope Francis has also demanded the right of all workers to organize into unions at a time when economic activity is poised to increase as the threat of the pandemic diminishes.

The Pontiff highlighted the needs of migrants and the most vulnerable workers in general.

Francisco said rebuilding economies after COVID-19 setbacks should point to a future with “Decent and dignified working conditions”‘, which come from collective bargaining. He said the “right to organize” is one of the fundamental protections of workers.

He lamented that many migrants and vulnerable workers are often excluded from national health plans. During the pandemic, this exclusion “complicates early detection, testing, diagnosis, contact tracing and seeking medical attention for COVID-19 for refugees and migrants and therefore increases the risk.” Epidemics are occurring among these populations, ”the Pope said.

He noted that women who work as street vendors and domestic workers, especially in the informal economy, do not have access to childcare services and therefore have to take their children to work or leave them alone at home. House.

“It is therefore very necessary to ensure that social assistance reaches the informal economy and pays special attention to the special needs of women and girls.

(ANSA AP

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