(ANSA) - Vatican City, June 30 - Pope Francis on Thursday called for full employment, saying it was a goal of Italy and Europe.
The pontiff urged authorities to works towards "full and dignified employment", saying that scant and precarious work hurt families and society.
Francis added that "those who live without seeing the needs of others don't really live", and reiterated a prayer for "all those who pay a high price for being Christians".
Some 15,000 people attended the Jubilee audience in St Peter's Square.
Pope Francis calls for full employment
Scant, precarious work hurts families and society