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The Second Vatican Council had been considered by Pope Pius XII, but Blessed John XXIII actually called it. The Council was primarily a pastoral council to see how the church could deal with the needs of people in the 20th century. The Council did not change the language of the Mass, but allowed for certain parts (such as the readings) to be in the language of the people. Many of the changes that people associate with Vatican Council II such as the design of churches and, even Mass in the common language had been tried before the Council and were brought about by people in the church in opposition to what the documents actually call for. Ultimately, a Council is the work of the Holy Spirit, and so it is God's way of communicating things to us.
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What pope changed the Church from Vatican 1 to Vatican 2?
Pope John XXIII called for Vatican 2.
Can a Jewish Cohen priest go to the vatican he is not able to go where there are bodies buried?
A Cohen has no need to go to The Vatican. A Cohen serves a place in Judaism, while The Vatican is the headquarters to the Roman Catholic Church. What need would a Jewish person have at The Vatican?
Was the Vatican 2 positive?
Yes
Do you need a tour guide in the Vatican museum?
yes
What is the history of Vatican City buildings?
There are many buildings in Vatican City so you need to narrow things down a bit.
Where was the Vatican Council 2 held?
in Rome
What was the language used by the Church until Vatican 2?
Latin was used in the Vatican, and still is for official purposes. However, the most common language heard in the Vatican is Italian.
Did the Vatican help Eichmann to escape?
Eichmann was helped after World War 2 by the Vatican. Please see the links.
What country are not part of the United Nations?
vatican switzerland taiwan
Who started Vatican 2?
Pope John XXIII.
Which 2 small country are located within Italy?
San Marino and the Vatican city are both surrounded by Italy.
How many years did vatican council 2 last?
Vatican II was held in four sessions in the autumn of the years 1962-1965.
