Populorum Progressio (On the Developments of People) (A letter of circulation from Pope Paul VI)

Noel Ferolino Joseph Pinoia Marcos Monderin

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Main Concern of the Encyclical

To emphasize the duty of the church to:
Help all men to explore this serious problem the next slide) in all its dimensions
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Impress upon all men the need for concerted action on this issue (on the next slide)

What is the issue?

Poor nations of the world cry out to the peoples blessed with abundance.

The Call
That each and every man to hear his brothers plea and answer it lovingly

Why do you think man of today will participate to answer the call?
Because by nature, man strives to:
Secure a food supply Find ways to cure diseases Steady employment Eliminate every ill Remove every ill which offends mans dignity Exercise greater responsibility Do more, learn more, earn more for personal growth

Points of Reflection to Answer the Call

Inequitable distribution of resources Presence of social unrest Mans struggle for self-preservation Redefining personal accountability

Borderless society
Affirming social institutions

Thank you for Listening