The Encyclical Ut unum sint lists among the five still
controversial areas: «I) the relationship between Sacred Scripture, as the highest authority in matter
of faith, and Sacred Tradition, as indispensable to the interpretation
of the Word
of God,» and «4) the Magisterium
of the Church, entrusted to the Pope and the Bishops in communion with him, understood as a responsibility and an authority exercised in the name
of Christ for
teaching and safeguarding the faith.»
2.10.2 Intellectual freedom includes: (a) the rights
of all Staff to express opinions about the operation
of the University and higher education policy more generally; (b) the rights
of Staff to pursue critical open enquiry and to discuss freely,
teach, assess, develop curricula, publish and research within the limits
of their professional competence and professional standards; (c) the right to participate in public debates and express opinions about issues and ideas related to their discipline
area; (d) the right
of all Staff to participate in professional and representative bodies and to engage in community service without fear
of harassment, intimidation or unfair treatment; and (e) the right to express unpopular or
controversial views, although this does not mean the right to vilify, harass or intimidate.