We Are Church - international movement

In 1998 We Are Church worked in collaboration with many groups throughout the world to write a statement about the role and function of a Pope for the 21st century.

Entitled "Pope for the Time to Come: Bishop of Rome and Universal Pastor" it was endorsed by 147 groups in 6 continents.

Reflect upon the statement

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Letter sent to Pope John Paul II - 14 September 1998

Letter sent to the Cardinals - 14 September 1998

Responses from Cardinals

Press Release - 15 October 1998

Letter to all Cardinals from the Chairperson of IMWAC - 12 October 2003

Documents and Articles

Pope for the Time to Come Bishop of Rome and Universal Pastor

Pope for the Time to Come
Bishop of Rome and Universal Pastor