Populorum Progressio

(On the development of the peoples) Click to edit Master subtitle style

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Background

Date released: March 26, 1967 Author: Pope Paul VI Context/ Situation: The Vietnam War rages and African nations fighting wars of independence. Addressed to: All Catholics, Christians and All men of Good Will.

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Populorum Progressio

Peoples program or Progressive development of people. It represents the deep interest of the encyclical which is about mans complete development(social, cultural, political, economical and spiritual) and the development of all mankind in a more human world.
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To act to such effect that each person in

FOCUS/CONCERN
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Mans personal development Colonialism (widening gap between rich and poor) Role of the Church in the development Personal Responsibility Mutual Solidarity Social Justice

II. Development for all the people

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The Widening Gap

In the old days, colonizers simply used their colonies for their own interest, power and prestige. Their departure left the colonized countries economy unstable. Thus, certain types of colonialism surely caused harm and paved the way for further troubles. On the other hand, not all they did was bad. At least they brought some science and technology, education, better health, improved communication, and better living standards.

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Nevertheless, these benefits are no match for the harsh economic realities of today. Some nations produce a food surplus, other nations are in desperate need of food or are unsure of their export marketthere are inequalities not merely in enjoyment of possessions, but even more in exercise of power. (PP#8) In many lands, a few rich people still dominate the rest. While they enjoy a civilized existence, the rest stay poor. And worse, they are deprived of any say in how their lives are run. For them both life and work lack human dignity.
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Church and the Development

The Church has never failed to foster human progress of the nations besides erecting sacred edifices, her missionaries have promoted construction of hospitals, sanitariums, schools and universities. (PP#12) The Church shares in peoples highest hopes and longs to help 3/15/12

Personal Responsibility

In Gods plan, every single person is called upon to grow. From birth, we carry within ourselves the seeds of personal growth (aptitudes and abilities). These are to be cultivated so that they may bear fruit. Thus, we work our way towards the goal set for us by the Creator. With Gods gift of both intellect and 3/15/12 will, We are all responsible for

Self-development is not optional. It is our obligation. Every man and woman is a part of humanity. All are called to grow together . We reap benefits from earlier generations therefore we cannot disregard the welfare of those who will come after us. This is solidarity. Progress demands research to look

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Less Human More Human

Lack the means of life

Acquire lifes necessities Respect for persons dignity

Abuse of ownership or improper exercise of power Exploitation of worker and unjust transactions

Interest in common good

Desire for peace

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Development for All

People cannot progress by themselves alone. It entails a joint effort for the development of human race as a whole. We have the duty to promote: Mutual solidarity rich nations must give aid to developing nations. Social justice - trade between two

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Solidarity

It is not just a question of eliminating hunger and reducing poverty. It is not just a question of fighting wretched conditions. It involves building a human community where men can live truly human lives, free from discrimination and servitude to other men. (PP#47) It calls for great generosity, willing

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Developed nations have an urgent duty to help the developing ones. -VC II No country can keep its wealth just for itself alone. All nations should produce more goods, and better goods, for the benefit of the whole human race. Dialogue between nations helps in the assessment of what support is to be provided and to keep track whether this assistance is carried 3/15/12 out.

Justice

All efforts in helping developing nations will be useless if there is unstable trade relations between poor and rich nations. Poor nations will lose hope/trust if they fear that what is given to them with one hand is being taken away with the other. Social justice demands that trade between the nations should be on 3/15/12

UNIVERSAL CHARITY

Those who are sent to work in developing countries need to have good social sense. As managers, or merchants, or agents of the big concerns, they need to be among the first to work for social progress. They should find out ways to develop human potentials.
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Plans proposed for mans betterment will unite all nations in the joint effort to be undertaken, If every citizen be he a government leader, a public official, or a simple workman is motivated by brotherly love and is truly anxious to build one universal human civilization that spans the globe. (PP#73) Each should do as much as he can, as best as he can, to counteract the 3/15/12 slow pace of progress in some

Development is the new name for Peace

People trying to develop must help themselves. But the development that leads to peace can come only when all peoples help each other. Peace is the fruit of anxious daily care to see that everyone lives in justice as God intends
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Final Appeal

We must travel this road together, united in minds and hearts. Hence, we feel it necessary to remind everyone of the seriousness of this issue in all its dimensions, and to impress upon then the need for action. (PP#80)

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To Catholics,

All Catholics are called to act The laity must take the Christian spirit into the minds and hearts of people, into morality and laws, into the structures of society. The laity must breathe the spirit of the Gospel into the changes and reforms that have come.

To Christians and Believers,

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Expand their common cooperative

All Men of Goodwill,

Everyone has a part to play in the construction of a new world.

Government Authorities,

Draw your communities into closer ties of solidarity.

Task for all,

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Main Teachings
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Pope Paul VI reminds us that Christ cited the preaching of the Gospel to the poor as a sign of the church's mission. The pope through his letter appeals for a concrete action towards the development of the totality of the person and as well as the development of everyone.

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5) Try toraise themorals of thepeople tobe aware ofthis fact, especiallyif they are Christiansbecause they have amoralobligation towards each other.

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Guiding Principles
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Principle of Common Good The signs of the times and the Principle of Subsidiarity The preferential option for the poor and vulnerable Principle of Participation

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