Vatican+II

Vatican II: Vatican II is the popular name for the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, which was convened under Pope John XXIII in 1963 and closed under Pope Paul VI in 1965. The Council met four times during that period and agreed upon a number of reforms that directly affected the lives of all Catholics. During the last of these meetings, the Church released a statement that said that Jews could not be charged with the death of Jesus. They also formally stated that they were against displays of anti-Semitism directed against Jews at any time by anyone. Other Council reforms include the use of vernacular language in Church services, a greater use of lay leadership, and a greater incorporation of national customs at the discretion of the Bishop. Vatican II also acknowledged that there are spiritual truths available outside of the confines of the Church and extends salvation to groups beyond Catholics, thus radically redefining Catholic ecclesiology.

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