Vatican II
When and where
1962 – 1965 in St. Peter's Basilica
Crisis or controversy
Constant need
for reform and revival;
Needed translation of faith into modern era:
Needed translation of faith into modern era:
communication media;
Christians and Jews; religious freedom, etc.
Christians and Jews; religious freedom, etc.
Attendees
2908
bishops
Convened: John XXIII, Pope;
Ratified: Paul VI, Pope.
Convened: John XXIII, Pope;
Ratified: Paul VI, Pope.
Decrees and resolutions
Issued 16
documents:
On Divine Revelation;
On Divine Revelation;
The Pastoral Constitution;
On The Church in the Modern World;
On The Church, etc.
On The Church in the Modern World;
On The Church, etc.
