POPULORUM

PROGRESSIO
(ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF
PEOPLES)
Pope Paul VI
BACKGROUND OF
POPULORUM
PROGRESSIO
BACKGROUND
Established by Pope Paul IV in 1964
Focuses on full human development
 because 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.
INTRODUCTION
OF POPULORUM
PROGRESSIO
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.
SEE, JUDGE,
ACTION
SEE
 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
JUDGE
 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
ACTION
 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
CONCLUSION
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.
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.
THANK
YOU