Pacem in Terris, an encyclical written by Pope John XXIII. This is only a summary review

1. PACEM IN TERRIS
Summary Review

2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
 It
was written on April 11, 1963 by Angelo
Giuseppe Roncalli.
 John XXIII was very distressed to see the
enormous ongoing build up of arms during
arms the Cold War
– particularly the cost and the resources devoted
to it. He called for a process of disarmament by
every nation.
 Church
teachings on war and peace

3. CONTENTS
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In world history marked by:
Powerful new weapons
 Rivalry
 Fear
Reassure not only the Catholic World, but also all
people…
 Peace on earth is possible through the divinely
established order.
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4. CONTENTS
 The
world has seen continued
economic, scientific, and
technological growth.
 These tremendous advances are
examples of “the infinite greatness of
God Himself, who created both man
and the universe.”

5. CONTENTS
 At
the same time, he repeats the
appeal made in Mater et Magistra :
Every nation assists those in economic
development.
 The continued integration of the world
economy has meant that no state can
pursue its own interests in isolation.
 Growing economic interdependence
requires cooperation for progress.
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6. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
 All
of the 10 Catholic Social Principles were
involved in the encyclical Pacem in Terris.
Human Dignity
 Respect for Human Life
 Association
 Participation
 Preferential Protection for the Poor and
Vulnerable
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7. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
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Solidarity
Stewardship
Subsidiarity
Human Equality
Common Good

8. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
 The
Principle of Human Dignity
All of humanity was created in God’s own
image and likeness (Gen. 1:26.) and
endowed with intelligence and freedom
and give power over the earth.
 We have the freewill to do our rights and
duties.
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9. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
 The
Principle of Respect to Human
Life
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Each person has the right to life and the
means necessary to live their life.
• In addition, all of humanity has a natural
right to be respected, to worship God, to
live their life as they choose, to work and
support a family, to form associations, to
emigrate, and to take an active role in
public life.

10. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
The
Principle of Association
 United
Nations Organization (UN)
was established to promote PEACE
between nations.
 Men are by nature social; they have
the right together to form
associations with their fellows to
attain their objectives.

11. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
The
Principle of Participation
 “Each
individual will make his
whole-hearted contribution so
that right and duties will be more
effectively observed.” (#31)

12. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
 The
Principle of Preferential Protection
for the Poor and Vulnerable
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To achieve common good, the document
acknowledged that we should put more
attention to the less fortunate
members of the society and a state must
promote material and spiritual welfare of
citizens.

13. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
 The
Principle of Solidarity
Mutual Collaboration
 We are part of one family. Thus, we
should work together to attain
development.
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14. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
The
Principle of Stewardship
 We
are to take care of our
environment and whatever property
God has given to us.
 Disarmament program is needed to
avoid distructions.

15. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
The
Principle of Subsidiarity
 Any
disputes which may arise
can be resolved by negotiations
and agreement and not by
recourse to arms.

16. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
The
Principle of Human Equality
 Men
are equal in natural dignity and
no men have the capacity to force
internal compliance on the other.

17. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
The
Principle of the Common
Good
 Every
person is to promote the
welfare of everybody and not only
for the few ot the majority.

18.  To
avoid war…
We must be intent on building peace in
an increasingly interdependent world.
 Working with other states to provide for
the common good is a constant endeavor
and Catholics must urge their political
leaders to do so.
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19. MAIN POINTS
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IV.
Order in the Universe
Relations Between Individuals and
The Public Authority
Relations Between States
Relationship of Men and of Political
Communities with the World
Community