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Mass in English and priest facing the people.
Catholic AnswerVatican Council II, for the first time in history, was an entirely pastoral council. Of the twenty-one ecumenical councils of the Church, Vatican Council II was the only one to not deal with any doctrinal issues. The task assigned to the Council by Pope John XXIII was Aggiornamento, in Italian this means a bringing up to date. The Pope asked the Council to try to speak to the people of modern times, to put things in terms that they could understand, to make things more relevant to them.The two things mentioned above, Mass in English and the priest facing the people, were not requested not mandated by the Vatican Council. As the current Pontiff and his predecessor have mentioned, the Church went off the rails and put in things that were "in the spirit of Vatican II". Well, if there was a spirit of Vatican II, this wasn't it. The Council did request that the readings be put in the vernacular so that people could more readily understand them, however, it specifically requested that the rest of the Mass remain in Latin. As for the priest facing the people - there is absolutely nothing in any of the Council documents that even mention this, and, as a matter of fact, the Missal, itself, specifically mentions that at certain times during the Mass, the priest "is to turn around and face the people" assuming that the priest is facing the altar with his back to the people - a position known as "ad orientem" (toward the east-everybody facing the same direction).
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What is the significance of Jesus for Catholics in the post Vatican II era?
There is no change in significance before or after.
For whom was the Vatican built?
It was built by Catholics for Catholics.
Do Catholics eat breakfast before they go to Church?
The current post-Vatican II regulation is that Catholics must not eat for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. Traditional Catholics do not eat for three hours.
Are people in Vatican City Christians?
Yes, residents of the Vatican are Catholics.
What is the name or title given to the council of 1962-1965?
This council is generally called the Second Vatican Council or simply Vatican II. It is a council that was held for Roman Catholics, but it is not accepted or recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Which city has the most Catholics?
Vatican City!
What is the holiest place in Rome for Catholics?
vatican city
Where did Vatican ii take place?
Vatican Council II (1962 - 1965) was held in Vatican City located in Rome, Italy.
Are people in Vatican City Buddhists?
On any given day there may be Buddhist visitors to the Vatican, the residents of the Vatican are primarily Catholics.
What is the present status of Free Masonry in the Vatican?
Masonry is not found in Vatican City. Membership is prohibited for Catholics.
Is the Vatican II the Same as the 2nd Vatican council?
Yes
How long did Vatican II last?
Vatican II lasted approximately 3 years: 1962-1965.
