propaganda

The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause.

Material disseminated by the advocates or opponents of a doctrine or cause.

Systematic effort to propagate or win support for a theory or method of action.

A committee of cardinals (Congregation de Propaganda Fide, ‘for propagating the faith’) which has the supervision of foreign missions in the Roman Catholic Church.

Hence Any kind of institution or organization for propagating a new doctrine or system of doctrines, or for proselyting.

A congregation of cardinals, established in 1622, charged with the management of missions.

The college of the Propaganda, instituted by Urban VIII. (1623-1644) to educate priests for missions in all parts of the world.

Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles.

A concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people.