Religious and business leaders meet to promote social development

Religious leaders and business executives are convening in separate initiatives to integrate social doctrine and ethical values into economic activities.

In Mexico, the IV National Meeting of Bishops and Businessmen is taking place in Nuevo León. Organized with participation from the Mexican Episcopal Conference (CEM), Coparmex, and the Social Union of Entrepreneurs of Mexico (USEM), the summit focuses on labor welfare, youth inclusion, and social peace. Participants are advocating for an economic model that places the person at the center of institutional planning, emphasizing formal employment as a primary tool for collective well-being.

In Madrid, the ITE ad Joseph Entrepreneurs initiative held a meeting at La Favorita to foster a Catholic business ecosystem. The initiative aims to connect talent, technical capabilities, and financing for educational, cultural, and technological projects inspired by Catholic principles. The program intends to provide professional networks, incubation, capital, and communication tools to support these ventures while maintaining their autonomy.