This reader gathers together in one volume key writings and documents from the wealth of published literature that has emerged on the issues of authority and governance in the Roman Catholic Church. It provides a range of perspectives, themes, international writings, and formal church documents. 'This collection will clearly be a most helpful resource... the sheer range and competence of this volume is impressive.' Philip Endean SJ 'This is an admirable collection...' Theological Book Review 'For all those working within the Roman Catholic Church, as well as ecumenists, it is extremely helpful to have so many texts - many of them challenging the official declarations - in one volume. No theological library should be witout this book.' Modern Believing 'This is a very useful contribution to what remains on ongoing and critical aspect of both theological and canonical study and reflection in the Church... the readings to a greater or lesser extent will certainly stimulate further considerations on the issue of authority in the Church.' The Jurist