On 15 May, the Cartias Social Action Network (CSAN) will host a day conference to mark the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum.
15 May 2026
CSAN has opened bookings for a one-day symposium reflecting on the enduring relevance of Rerum Novarum (1891) and its vision for the dignity of work in the 21st century.
Now, 135 years after Pope Leo XIII’s landmark social encyclical, we gather to examine how its principles speak into contemporary economic realities: automation, the gig economy, low pay, migration, social care, and the future of work.
The day will bring together inspiring speakers, practitioners, theologians, and policy professionals for serious reflection and constructive dialogue on how Catholic Social Teaching can shape just responses to today’s labour challenges.
This event is ideal for those working in policy, academia, parish ministry, social care, advocacy, and anyone concerned with renewing a culture that places the dignity of the human person at the heart of economic life.
The conference will take place at Westminster Cathedral Hall (Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1P 1QW). Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The symposium is designed not only as a space for intellectual engagement, but also for networking, collaboration, and practical partnership-building.
Full information about the programme and logistics for the day can be found here.
Tickets can be booked here.
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