"Church Unity and the Papal Office" provides the first theological and ecumenical response to Pope John Paul II's encyclical "Ut Unum Sint" ("That All May Be One"). Scholars representing Anglican, Orthodox, Lutheran, Methodist, and Evangelical churches, offer fresh perspectives on this pivotal document, calling for a "patient and fraternal dialogue" concerning the ministry of the papal office, in the service of church unity. Contributors include Carl E. Braaten, Edward Idris, Cardinal Cassidy, Brian E. Daley, S.J. Joseph-Augustine DiNoia, O.P. Robert, W. Jenson, Richard J. Mouw, Stephen W. Sykes, Geoffrey Wainwright, George Weigel, and David S. Yeago.