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Encyclicals of Pope Paul VI #5

Populorum progressio

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La "Populorum progressio" (emanata da Paolo VI nel marzo del 1967) è la determinante enciclica che ha posto con lucida preveggenza la questione dello sviluppo mondiale dei popoli. Pubblicata poco dopo la conclusione del grande Concilio Vaticano II, ne costituì un vero completamento, specie nell'obiettivo di ridefinire il rapporto della Chiesa cattolica con la realtà concreta del mondo in continua transizione. Per la prima volta si riconobbe la soggettualità emergente di interi popoli, il loro diritto al progresso e allo sviluppo come insieme. Intendendo così non solo il diritto all'emancipazione di ciascuna persona, ma anche il suo essere parte di un popolo, e quindi il diritto al benessere di quell'intero popolo. Rileggere l'Enciclica e comprenderne i molteplici e vitali significati può aiutare a individuare criteri culturali e sociali per i grandi temi contemporanei, ma anche politiche e modalità concrete per migliorare la coesistenza pacifica e il benessere di milioni di persone. Con una testimonianza di Giuseppe De Rita.

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First published March 26, 1967

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October 8, 2025
I have a lot of thoughts

2.5 stars, rounding up
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21 reviews
October 17, 2024
Such a unique papal doc. A short journey through google will show you how much controversy surrounds this document. Blah blah blah. I personally like it — maybe some parts felt a little “iffy” to me but i’d rather the Pope give some sort of answer or solution than none. . Some would say the Pope has no place discussing economics, again blah blah blah just let the Pope speak. Idk. One thing this document piqued my interest in, is the concept/teaching of Integral Human Development (IHD) which to me, just seems like a fancy way of saying we all need to imitate the Holy Trinity.
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November 3, 2025
Entre algunos comentaristas hodiernos, se suele comentar que el Papa Francisco elaboró un magisterio de cuño socialista. Esta ocurrencia se ha replicado en medios incluso cristianos; ambientes tradicionalistas y sedevacantes hablan incluso ahora de que el Papa León XIV hizo una encíclica “comunista”. Nos referimos a “Dilexi te”. Algunos atribuyen el tono izquierdoso del magisterio contemporáneo a los cambios operados desde el Concilio Vaticano II. Los anteriores asertos deberían someterse a una crítica incisiva.

Lo cierto es que está enclícica parece mostrar la incapacidad de “la libre concurrencia” para resolver los grandes problemas económicas de la humanidad. Por tanto, el Papa llama a que los dirigentes de Estado más prósperos usen sus recursos para apoyar a los países más menesterosos. En realidad, el llamado es para cada individuo: ¿No debería cada uno renunciar a superfluosidades para asistir a otros seres humanos en situación de miseria?

El texto rezuma cierto utopismo de Pablo VI respecto de los alcances de los organismos internacionales y de la cooperación internacional. Más allá de creer en una conspiración judeo-masónica, parece que la generación de eclesiásticos que dirigió la iglesia durante y después del Concilio Vaticano II era tan soñadora como los hippies californianos. Era posible superar las diferencias y ver en cada logro del ser humano, un pulso con el cual la Iglesia podía congratularse, en sintonía con el primer párrafo de “Gaidum et spes”.

La encíclica se centró en temas económicos, sin soslayar el espinoso tema del control de la natalidad. Se recorre el tema de la dignidad del ser humano, el pleno desarrollo de aquél, la migración, la integración, etcétera.

El texto sorprende por la cantidad de temas tratados. Sin embargo, se puede leer, a conciencia, en una tarde.
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February 15, 2022
This encyclical is very strong and challenging. I hope to not just read it and move on. It leaves me feeling convicted that being at a loss of where to start is a poor excuse not to start.

Notable quotables, as they say:

“Bent over a material that resists his efforts, a man by his work gives his imprint to it, acquiring, as he does so, perseverance, skill, and a spirit of invention.”

“Let each one examine his conscience, a conscience that conveys a new message for our times. Is he prepared to support out of his own pocket works and undertakings organized in favor of the most destitute? Is he ready to pay higher taxes so that the public authorities can intensify their efforts in favor of development? Is he ready to pay a higher price for imported goods so that the producer may be more justly rewarded?”

“More than any other, the individual who is animated by true charity labors skillfully to discover the causes of misery, to find the means to combat it, to overcome it resolutely.”
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August 7, 2025
El Progreso de los Pueblos por parte del Papa, Pablo VI, deja de manifiesto como la iglesia Católica se ha preocupado por el bienestar de la población y el desarrollo humano.
Curiosamente en las universidades no se enseña esta doctrina de la Iglesia, sino la Justicia Social Liberal de Rawls o de Amartya Sen, ideología condenada en algunos aspectos en este escrito y reconocida benefactora en otros aspectos. Sin embargo el Papa invita de forma racional a los Estados, personas y líderes económicos a la misericordia, compasión y ayudar a los países más pobres a su progreso indicando algunos medios y formas para lograrlo de forma humanizante.
Profunda y con un gran alcance su propuesta.
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738 reviews158 followers
February 18, 2018
Ever wondered what the Church thinks about Economics? Well, look no further. It's striking how relevant this is, in light of the trust some people put on an unregulated free market, but also it reminds epople that property rights should be respected, and that cultural heritage is to be preserved, as well, without the mistakes of nationalism at hand.
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June 7, 2021
Released on 26 March 1967, Populorum progressio is an encyclical written by Pope Paul VI on the subject of "the development of peoples", talking about inequality and the social aspect of economic development. Some of the topics are still relevant today...
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December 27, 2024
This was one of the works that solidified my beliefs. It offers a world where Christians do help everyone, especially the marginalized. While he came towards socialist claims, he proved governments and religions can act separately and towards the same goal. A nation's economic system does not make the Satanists. I felt a larger calling to work for social justice through this piece.
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