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'''''Ut unum sint''''' ([[Latin]]: '[[That they all may be one|That they may be one]]') is an [[encyclical]] by [[Pope John Paul II]] of May 25, 1995. It was one of 14 encyclicals issued by John Paul II. Cardinal [[Georges Cottier]], [[Master of the Sacred Palace|Theologian emeritus of the Pontifical Household]] and now Cardinal-Deacon of ''[[Santi Domenico e Sisto]]'' the University Church of the [[Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas|Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, ''Angelicum'']]<ref>http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/2003/documents/ns_lit_doc_20031021_titoli-diaconie-cardinali_en.html Accessed 17 February 2013; http://www.vatican.va/news_services/press/documentazione/documents/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_cottier_gjmm_en.html Accessed 17 February 2013</ref> was influential in drafting the encyclical.<ref>In an interview in "30Days", 3-2004 Cottier remarked:"Going back to the early years, the first “big” text I worked on was the social encyclical Centesimus annus. And then the Ut unum sint on ecumenicalism, the moral encyclical Veritatis splendor, and the Fides et ratio… also the Catechism of the Catholic Church" http://www.30giorni.it/articoli_id_3545_l3.htm Accessed 17 February 2013</ref>
'''''Ut unum sint''''' ([[English language|English]]: '[[That they all may be one|''That they may be one'']]') is an [[encyclical|encyclical letter]] by [[Pope John Paul II]], subtitled "On committment to Ecumenism" and published on May 25, 1995. It was one of 14 encyclicals issued by John Paul II during his papacy. [[Georges Cottier|Georges Cardinal Cottier]] was influential in drafting the encyclical.<ref>In an interview in "30Days", 3-2004 Cottier remarked:"Going back to the early years, the first “big” text I worked on was the social encyclical Centesimus annus. And then the Ut unum sint on ecumenicalism, the moral encyclical Veritatis splendor, and the Fides et ratio… also the Catechism of the Catholic Church" http://www.30giorni.it/articoli_id_3545_l3.htm Accessed 17 February 2013</ref>


Like many encyclicals, this one derives its title from its "[[incipit]]" or first few words, which are taken from the prayer of [[Jesus]] in the [[Vulgate]] translation of the [[Gospel according to John]]. It deals with the [[Catholic Church]]'s relations with the [[Orthodox Church]] and other Christian ecclesial communities. This document reiterated that unity of these two ''[[sui juris]]'' churches is essential, as well as further dialogue and [[Christian ecumenism|unity]] with the [[Protestant churches]]. This document shows that the Catholic Church is officially moved to unity. It has become a common piece of study in ecumenical classes.
Like many papal encyclicals, this one derives its title from its "[[incipit]]" or first few words, which are taken from the prayer of [[Jesus]] in the [[Vulgate]] translation of the seventeenth chapter of the [[Gospel according to John]]. It deals with the [[Catholic Church]]'s relations with other Christian ecclesial communities. In this document, John Paul II reiterated that unity of his church with the [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox Church]] is essential, as well as promoting further dialogue and work for [[Christian ecumenism|unity]] with [[Protestant churches|Protestants]]. This document has become a common piece of study in ecumenical classes.


In paragraph 54 <ref>[http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25051995_ut-unum-sint_en.html Ut unum sint] official text from the [[Holy See|Vatican]] website</ref> the Pope wrote that "the Church must breathe with her two lungs!" In paragraph 79, five subjects are noted to be important for "more clear" understanding that will bring unity:
The encyclical lists five subjects as important for "more clear" understanding that will bring unity:


*The relationship between [[Sacred Scripture]], as the highest authority in matters of faith, and [[Sacred Tradition]], as indispensable to the interpretation of the Word of God;
*The relationship between [[Sacred Scripture]] as the highest authority in matters of faith and [[Sacred Tradition]] as indispensable to the interpretation of the Word of God;
*The [[Eucharist]], as the [[Sacrament]] of the Body and Blood of Christ, an offering of praise to the Father, the sacrificial memorial and [[Real Presence]] of [[Christ]] and the sanctifying outpouring of the [[Holy Spirit]];
*The [[Eucharist|Sacrament of the Eucharist]] as an offering of praise to the Father, as the sacrificial memorial and [[Real Presence]] of [[Christ]], and as the sanctifying outpouring of the [[Holy Spirit]];
*[[Ordination]], as a Sacrament, to the threefold ministry of the [[episcopate]], [[presbyterate]] and [[diaconate]];
*[[Ordination]] as a sacrament to the threefold ministry of the [[episcopate]], [[presbyterate]] and [[diaconate]];
*The [[Magisterium]] of the Church, entrusted to the [[Pope]] and the Bishops in communion with him, understood as a responsibility and an authority exercised in the name of Christ for teaching and safeguarding the faith;
*The [[Magisterium]] of the Church, entrusted to the [[Pope]] and the Bishops in communion with him, understood as a responsibility and an authority exercised in the name of Christ for teaching and safeguarding the faith;
*The [[Virgin Mary]], as [[Mother of God]] and [[Icon]] of the Church, the spiritual Mother who intercedes for Christ's disciples and for all humanity.
*The [[Virgin Mary]], as [[Mother of God]] and [[Icon]] of the Church, the spiritual Mother who intercedes for Christ's disciples and for all humanity.

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Ut unum sint
Latin for 'That they may be one'
Encyclical of Pope John Paul II
Signature date 25 May 1995
SubjectAbout the ecumenical commitment
Number12 of 14 of the pontificate
Text
 

Ut unum sint (English: 'That they may be one') is an encyclical letter by Pope John Paul II, subtitled "On committment to Ecumenism" and published on May 25, 1995. It was one of 14 encyclicals issued by John Paul II during his papacy. Georges Cardinal Cottier was influential in drafting the encyclical.[1]

Like many papal encyclicals, this one derives its title from its "incipit" or first few words, which are taken from the prayer of Jesus in the Vulgate translation of the seventeenth chapter of the Gospel according to John. It deals with the Catholic Church's relations with other Christian ecclesial communities. In this document, John Paul II reiterated that unity of his church with the Orthodox Church is essential, as well as promoting further dialogue and work for unity with Protestants. This document has become a common piece of study in ecumenical classes.

The encyclical lists five subjects as important for "more clear" understanding that will bring unity:

See also

References

  1. ^ In an interview in "30Days", 3-2004 Cottier remarked:"Going back to the early years, the first “big” text I worked on was the social encyclical Centesimus annus. And then the Ut unum sint on ecumenicalism, the moral encyclical Veritatis splendor, and the Fides et ratio… also the Catechism of the Catholic Church" http://www.30giorni.it/articoli_id_3545_l3.htm Accessed 17 February 2013
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