On the Development of Peoples

1. Populorum
Progressio
(On theDevelopmentof peoples)
Pope PaulVI
First Page

2. Background
Populorum Progressio (On Development of
Peoples)
-Established by Pope Paul IV in 1964
-Focuses on full human development
-Focuses on full human development because
the principal fact that we must all recognize is
that the social question has become world-wide
and, following on the Second Vatican
Ecumenical Council, a renewed consciousness of
the demands of the Gospel makes it her duty to
put herself at the service of all, to help them
grasp their serious problem in all its dimensions,
and to convince them that solidarity in action at
this turning point in human history is a matter of
urgency.

3. Introduction
INTRODUCTION
• Pope Paul VI notes that social conflicts have
taken on world dimensions
• states that capitalism accompanied by
industrialization
•He fears that the poverty of whole
populations could tempt people to result to
violence. The people may believe that
violence is the only solution to quench their
hunger and thirst. They may also cause
violence as a form of uprising in order for the
government to notice and act on their
concerns.

4. Content
1. A Problem of All Men
(Directly Quoted From the Encyclical)
“The hungry nations of the world cry out to the peoples blessed with
abundance. And the Church, cut to the quick by this cry, asks each and
every man to hear his brother's plea and answer it lovingly.”
- Man’s Complete Development
- Effects of Colonialism
- The Widening Gap Between the Rich and The Poor
- Signs of Social Unrest

5. Content
Teachings:
-The Present Need
“ In the present day, however, individual and group effort within
these countries is no longer enough. The world situation requires the
concerted effort of everyone, a thorough examination of every facet
of the problem—social, economic, cultural and spiritual.”
-An Ultimate Purpose
-Hopes for the Future
-Prayer and Action
Content

6. -A New Form of Humanism Needed
- “ If development calls for an ever-growing number of technical
experts, even more necessary still is the deep thought and reflection
of wise men in search of a new humanism, one which will enable our
contemporaries to enjoy the higher values of love and friendship, of
prayer and contemplation, (17) and thus find themselves. “
-Three Major Duties
- 1. Mutual Solidarity
- 2. Social Justice
- 3. Universal Charity
- Development, as the New Name for Peace
Content

7. CONCLUSION
- Populorum Progressio focuses mainly on the widening gap
between the rich and the poor. On which the rich become richer and
the poor become poorer.
-It stated the personal responsibility each and everyone of us has
to: Study.
- It stated how governments should be organized so as to serve
human nature.
- Though there is great distress, problems and anguish among in the
world, there is still hope that they will be overcomed by a stronger
desire for unity and love.
Conclusion

8. Advocacy
Advocacy
-Money must be spent wisely, with consideration of the effects of
when and where you spend it.
- Development must be wide-scale. If the rich were to develop, the
poor must develop along with them.
-We must pray in order for us to be guided in our daily actions.
-No matter how distressful the situation is, we are still guided by a
hope that one day it will be overcome by a stronger feeling for
unity and love.
- All of us have a role in God’s plan. We are all given a task to share
what we can of our resources and help one another.

9. Quote
“Our talents are the gift that God gives to
us... What we make of our talents is our gift
back to God”
― Leo Buscaglia