The Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and the Ecumenical Dialogue

The Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and the Ecumenical Dialogue PDF Author: Adriano Garuti
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 9780898708790
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 382

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The mixed results of the ecumenical dialogue since the Second Vatican Council have made it clear that the primacy of the Bishop of Rome remains the single most serious obstacle on the path of ecumenism. In his landmark 1995 encyclical Ut unum sint, Pope John Paul II reiterated the constant teaching that the Catholic Church "has preserved the ministry of the Successor of the Apostle Peter, the Bishop of Rome." He also invited leaders and theologians of other Christian communities to engage in a "patient and fraternal dialogue on this subject...to find a way of exercising the primacy which, while in no way renouncing what is essential to its mission, is nonetheless open to a new situation." This book explores in depth the discussion of papal primacy in the Catholic-Orthodox, Catholic-Lutheran and Catholic Anglican dialogues, along with an appendix on the concept of "Sister Churches." Each chapter describes how the primacy is viewed in the respective churches or ecclesial communities, then it analyzes the documents of the official ecumenical dialogue and realistically evaluates the results achieved thus far.

The Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and the Ecumenical Dialogue

The Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and the Ecumenical Dialogue PDF Author: Adriano Garuti
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 9780898708790
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 382

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Book Description
The mixed results of the ecumenical dialogue since the Second Vatican Council have made it clear that the primacy of the Bishop of Rome remains the single most serious obstacle on the path of ecumenism. In his landmark 1995 encyclical Ut unum sint, Pope John Paul II reiterated the constant teaching that the Catholic Church "has preserved the ministry of the Successor of the Apostle Peter, the Bishop of Rome." He also invited leaders and theologians of other Christian communities to engage in a "patient and fraternal dialogue on this subject...to find a way of exercising the primacy which, while in no way renouncing what is essential to its mission, is nonetheless open to a new situation." This book explores in depth the discussion of papal primacy in the Catholic-Orthodox, Catholic-Lutheran and Catholic Anglican dialogues, along with an appendix on the concept of "Sister Churches." Each chapter describes how the primacy is viewed in the respective churches or ecclesial communities, then it analyzes the documents of the official ecumenical dialogue and realistically evaluates the results achieved thus far.

Primacy in the Church from Vatican I to Vatican II

Primacy in the Church from Vatican I to Vatican II PDF Author: Maximos Vgenopoulos
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
ISBN: 150175128X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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The primacy of the bishop of Rome, the pope, as it was finally shaped in the Middle Ages and later defined by Vatican I and II has been one of the thorniest issues in the history of the Western and Eastern Churches. This issue was a primary cause of the division between the two Churches and the events that followed the schism of 1054: the sack of Constantinople by the crusaders in 1204, the appointment by Pope Innocent III of a Latin patriarch of Constantinople, and the establishment of Uniatism as a method and model of union. Always a topic in ecumenical dialogue, the issue of primacy has appeared to be an insurmountable obstacle to the realization of full unity between Roman Catholicism and the Orthodox Christianity. In this timely and comprehensive work, Maximos Vgenopoulos analyzes the response of major Orthodox thinkers to the Catholic understanding of the primary of the pope over the last two centuries, showing the strengths and weaknesses of these positions. Covering a broad range of primary and secondary sources and thinkers, Vgenopoulos approaches the issue of primacy with an open and ecumenical manner that looks forward to a way of resolving this most divisive issue between the two Churches. For the first time here the thought of Greek and Russian Orthodox theologians regarding primacy is brought together systematically and compared to demonstrate the emergence of a coherent view of primacy in accordance with the canonical principles of the Orthodox Church. In looking at crucial Greek-language sources Vgenopoulos makes a unique contribution by providing an account of the debate on primacy within the Greek Orthodox Church. Primacy in the Church from Vatican I to Vatican II is an invaluable resource on the official dialogue taking place between the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church today. This important book will be of broad interest to historians, theologians, seminarians, and all those interested in Orthodox-Catholic relations.

Church Unity and the Papal Office

Church Unity and the Papal Office PDF Author: Carl E. Braaten
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802848028
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 175

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Book Description
This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.

Building Unity

Building Unity PDF Author: Joseph A. Burgess
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809130405
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 520

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The most complete compendium of ecumenical documents produced in the United States including conciliar and bilateral dialogues in which Roman Catholics have participated.

The Petrine Ministry

The Petrine Ministry PDF Author: Walter Kasper
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 0809143348
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 263

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Book Description
This collection of papers has its origin in the encyclical letter "Ut unum sint (no. 95) and the request of Pope John Paul II to study the question of the Petrine ministry with other Christians with a view to "seeking--"together, of course--"the forms in which this ministry may accomplish a service of love recognized by all concerned." After the promulgation of the encyclical in 1995, the theme of the Petrine ministry in its implications for dialogue with the other churches and ecclesial communities resonated throughout the ecumenical community and in studies, conferences and courses at institutes and research centers, focusing on the theological and historical aspects of the issue. The symposium presented here, organized by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, is aimed at furthering study of the role of the Bishop of Rome in the perspective of the search for Christian unity. Catholic experts and delegates representing a range of Orthodox churches took part in the closed-door symposium at which eight speakers presented papers, dealing with each theme from the Catholic and Orthodox points of view.

The Divine Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and Modern Eastern Orthodoxy

The Divine Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and Modern Eastern Orthodoxy PDF Author: James Likoudis
Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
ISBN: 1645853152
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 479

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Despite real progress in ecumenical relations between Catholics and Eastern Orthodox, the last several years have seen an increase in bitter attacks on papal supremacy and infallibility. In this newly revised and expanded work, James Likoudis treats in detail Eastern Orthodox ecclesiology and replies to objections made to critical elements of Roman Catholic doctrine on: The pope’s primacy of supremacy and infallibility, The procession of the Holy Spirit, The filioque clause, The dogma of the Immaculate Conception, Purgatory, and The development of doctrine. With The Divine Primacy of the Bishop of Rome & Modern Eastern Orthodoxy, Likoudis contributes to today’s Catholic–Orthodox dialog by going back to the “undivided Church of the First Millennium,” where we see clearly the existence of a papal primacy of universal jurisdiction.

The Exercise of the Primacy

The Exercise of the Primacy PDF Author: John Richard Quinn
Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Co.
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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In June, 1996, retired Archbishop of San Francisco and past President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops John R. Quinn delivered a lecture at Campion Hall at Oxford on the relationship between the Pope and the bishops, offering both an acute assessment of the present situation and bold proposals for reform. In order to carry forward the discussion occasioned by Archbishop Quinn's lecture, this volume presents the text of the Oxford lecture, responses by five prominent Catholic thinkers who examine the issues raised from a variety of perspectives, and a final response by Archbishop Quinn.

Anglicans and Catholics in Dialogue on the Papacy

Anglicans and Catholics in Dialogue on the Papacy PDF Author: Russel T. Murray, OFM
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 1587685663
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 389

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Examines the implications of the consensus reached by the AnglicanRoman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) on universal primacy for the further development of the Catholic Church’s doctrines of papal primacy, in order that a reformed and renewed Petrine ministry may be received by all Christians .

The Ecumenical Christian Dialogues and the Catechism of the Catholic Church

The Ecumenical Christian Dialogues and the Catechism of the Catholic Church PDF Author: Jeffrey Gros
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809143856
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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Due to growing interest in ecumenism, dialogue among Christian churches has grown in the last 50 years. This one-of-a-kind book offers selections from ecumenical dialogues formally sponsored by the Catholic Church arranged according to the order of the Cathechism of the Catholic Church; readers can learn what the Catholic Church believes and what other Christian churches believe on the same topic gathered together. The volume of selections beings with a chapter on Catholic ecumenical principles, and a chapter on the churches involved in the dialogue. Following these introductory chapters are seven chapters on agreements in faith, sacraments, the Christian life, and spirituality following the four parts of the Catechism. Throughout the seven final chapters are editor's notes to help the reader understand the context of the dialogues, the pertinent issues involved, and the significance of what has been addressed, all in clear, easy-to-understand language.

Papal Primacy and the Innovations of the Roman Catholic Church

Papal Primacy and the Innovations of the Roman Catholic Church PDF Author: Apostolos Makrakēs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catholic Church
Languages : en
Pages : 76

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