Papal Visit 2010

Pope Benedict XVI visits the UK from 16-19 September. The visit gives a rare and timely opportunity to go beyond day to day issues and reflect on values and principles in the tradition of the social teaching of the Church.

Global poverty will be a key issue, particularly in reference to the Millennium Development Goals. Progressio hopes that the Pope will take this opportunity to reinforce actions in support of the vulnerable of our world.

Briefing

Download a briefing on key areas of cross-over between the UK Government and the Holy See below:

Pope Benedict XVI and international development: a briefing paper

A more in-depth briefing for professional audiences can be found here

Media

Download a media briefing on the Pope and global poverty

Progressio experts cover issues linked to faith and development and faith and the environment. As we’re independent of the Catholic Church we offer a unique perspective on Catholicism and development too.

If you’re a journalist or producer looking for an expert on any of our key issues – or if you have a broader question about our experiences of international development – contact our Media Officer, Jo Barrett, on +44 (0)7940 703911 or visit the Media Room.

Caritas in Veritate

Pope Benedict XVI's third encyclical considered the global financial crisis, issues of development and human rights.

Download 'For the Common Good', Progressio reflections on Caritas in Veritate

To mark the Papal Visit, Progressio is releasing a guide to Caritas in Veritate. Order a copy by emailing us here.

Read more

Heather Li, Progressio's Millennium Development Goals Advocacy Intern, reflects on the connections between the coming Papal Visit to the UK and the UN Millennium Development Goals Review Summit in New York here.