Church Document
Populorum Progressio
Encyclical of Pope Saint Paul VI (1967)
Pope Paul VI's encyclical on the development of peoples, teaching that authentic development must be integral — promoting the good of the whole person and of all people — and that 'development is the new name for peace.'
Key themes
- Integral human development
- Solidarity among peoples
- Justice in world trade
- Development as peace
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Saint Paul VI
Issued date
26 March 1967