The Reform of the Papacy: The Costly Call to Christian Unity (Ut Unum Sint)

Quinn, John R.

ISBN 10: 0824518268 / ISBN 13: 9780824518264

Published by Crossroad Pub Co, 1999

About this Item

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Seller Inventory # S_450275200

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Reform of the Papacy: The Costly Call to Christian Unity (Ut Unum Sint)
• Publisher: Crossroad Pub Co
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824518268
• ISBN 13: 9780824518264
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Pope John Paul II has opened the question as to how the papacy can be reformed so as to be more suitable to the new ecumenical situation of the Church. In response to this call, Archbishop John Quinn points out that doctrinal dialogues are not enough. The hope of Christian unity cannot rest solely on the hope of doctrinal convergence. There must also be reforms within the Catholic Church, reforms of the way the papal office is exercised and reform particularly of the Roman Curia and of curial policies and procedures. Following the direction set by John Paul II in the Encyclical Ut unum sint, Archbishop Quinn looks to the structures and practices of the first millennium Church as an important key to these reforms.

About the Author

John R. Quinn served as Archbishop of San Francisco and is a past president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishop.