Ut Unum Sint

On Commitment to Ecumenism

St. John Paul II1995-05-25Current

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Overview

Reaffirms the Catholic commitment to Christian unity and examines dialogue, common witness, and the ministry of unity.

Why This Document Matters

It is the principal modern papal treatment of Catholic ecumenical commitment after Vatican II.

Historical Context

Issued by St. John Paul II in 1995, this papal encyclical addresses the pastoral, doctrinal, or governing needs of its period while remaining part of the Church's continuing documentary tradition.

Authority and Status

Genre: Papal Encyclical
Authority class: Papal encyclical
Juridical force: Doctrinal and pastoral
Current status: Current
Promulgated: 1995-05-25

Authoritative papal teaching; the weight of individual statements depends on their wording, subject, continuity, and intent.

Key Points

Ecumenism & Interreligious DialogueEcclesiologySynodality & Communion

Major Themes

Ecumenism & Interreligious DialogueEcclesiologySynodality & Communion

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