Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Paid Leave, Disability Pay, and Family Allowances: Pope Leo Shows Corporate America How It’s Done

When was the last time Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, or Donald Trump gave workers more time with their kids — without being forced? Pope Leo just did.

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Christopher Hale
Aug 12, 2025
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Pope Leo just approved paid paternal leave, disability pay, and family allowances for Vatican employees.

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Who would have guessed that one of the most pro-worker moves of the year would come from the Vatican?

Yet here we are.

Pope Leo just approved a groundbreaking package for Vatican employees: five days of paid leave for new dads, three paid days each mo…

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