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Popes John XXIII and Paul VI were popes during Vatican II.
Prior to Vatican II the fifth Sunday of Lent was known as Passion Sunday. However, in 1969 Pope Paul VI combined Passion Sunday with the 6th Sunday of Lent - Palm Sunday.
Usually, the cross is not covered except on Good Friday and then it is slowly uncovered for the adoration of the cross. In the pre-Vatican II church it was common practice to cover all statues in the church during Lent. Some churches still observe this today. Lent is meant to be a time of penance and deprivation. Covering the statues and allowing for little or no adornment of the church helps us focus on the coming passion and death of Our Lord. The Easter Vigil Mass marks the end of Lent and celebrates the glorious resurrection of Our Lord and the church is once more decorated in spectacular fashion.
Vatican Council II (1962 - 1965) was held in Vatican City located in Rome, Italy.
James G. Manz has written: 'Vatican II; renewal or reform?' -- subject(s): Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965) 'The call of Lent' -- subject(s): American Sermons, Lenten sermons, Lutheran Church, Sermons
Vatican II lasted approximately 3 years: 1962-1965.
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In Vatican City, thus the name Vatican Council II.
It was phased in immediately before the communion- in the late sixties or early seventies- not strictly speaking Vatican II.Roman Catholic AnswerNo, the Sign of Peace was always in Mass, it was extended to the people during the implementation of the "new" Mass, following Vatican Council II.
It's not on Easter but on Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday). Virgin Mary and all other statues are covered as a form of pennance during the later days of Lent. The statues remain covered until the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday. Most churches no longer follow the custom since Vatican II.
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Yes, that's right. The Roman Catholic rule of abstinence from meat on Fridays used to be for every Friday, all year, every year. Fish has always been ok on Fridays. I believe the Friday abstinence changed at the time of Vatican II, so that it is only in force during Lent