Saturday 8 December 2012

AUTHORITY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOLIC SCHOLARS' JUBILEE DECLARATION



We present a blueprint of how authority could & should function in the RC Church.
This new system of authority, based on Gospel teaching and genuine co-responsibility as demanded by Vatican II, will affect all circles in the Church: Pope, Bishops, Bishops Conferences, Priests and Laity [see below].




"The exercise of authority in our church should emulate the standards of openness, accountability and democracy achieved in modern society. Leadership should be seen to be honest and credible; inspired by humility and service; breathing concern for people rather than preoccupation with rules and discipline; radiating a Christ who makes us free; and listening to Christ's Spirit who speaks and acts through each and every person."

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