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April 4, 2017

Manila Cardinal urges 'common security' approach to migration

Pope Francis speaks April 4 to participants at a Vatican conference marking the 50th anniversary of Blessed Paul VI's encyclical on development, "Populorum Progressio." At left is Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

VATICAN CITY – A more Christian, as well as more effective, approach to the global migration crisis would be to move from a concern about "national security" to a concern for "common security," Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila told participants at a Vatican conference.

Published in Vatican
April 4, 2017

Development must focus on dignity, officials say on 'Populorum Progressio' anniversary.

Pope Francis speaks April 4 to participants at a Vatican conference marking the 50th anniversary of Blessed Paul VI's encyclical on development, "Populorum Progressio."

VATICAN CITY – The Catholic Church's commitment to promoting justice, defending human dignity, building peace and promoting development is a response to a Christian vision of the world and its purpose, which ultimately is to reach happiness with God, Vatican officials said at a conference.

Published in Vatican
March 26, 2017

At 50, 'Populorum Progressio' takes on new life through Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ talk about integral human development and his vision of a church that cares for those on the margins seems to draws inspiration from his predecessor Blessed Paul VI’s 'Populorum Progressio.’

WASHINGTON – These days when Pope Francis talks about integral human development and his vision of a church that goes to the margins of the world, he undoubtedly thanks a predecessor of 50 years ago for the inspiration.

Published in Faith