The Reform of the Papacy: The Costly Call to Christian Unity (Ut Unum Sint: Studies on Papal Primacy Series)

Quinn, John R.

ISBN 10: 0824518268 / ISBN 13: 9780824518264

Published by New York, New York, U.S.A.: Herder & Herder / Crossroad Pub Co, 1999

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A fine copy in a near fine, mylar protected DJ, 1st edition; former owner's name printed on front endpaper; slight wear to DJ and DJ edges, 8vo., 189 pages., 0.0 0.0 0.0.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Reform of the Papacy: The Costly Call to Christian Unity (Ut Unum Sint: Studies on Papal Primacy Series)
• Publisher: New York, New York, U.S.A.: Herder & Herder / Crossroad Pub Co
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824518268
• ISBN 13: 9780824518264
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • RELIGION

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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.