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The U.S. Catechism, in the beginning of its article on the Faith begins with Blessed Pope John XXIII (1958 to 1963), the Pope who opened the Second Vatican Council. In his opening address, he proposed five points for his vision of the council:
1. Be filled with hope and faith. Do not be prophets of gloom. "Divine Providence is leading us to a new order of human relations, which by men's own efforts and even beyond their very expectations, are directed toward God's superior and inscrutable design."
2. Discover ways of teaching the faith more effectively."The greatest concern of the ecumenical council is this: that the sacred deposit of Christian doctrine should be guarded and taught more efficaciously.
3. Deepen the understanding of doctrine. Authentic doctrine "should be studied and expounded through the methods of research and the literary forms of modern thought. The substance of the ancient doctrine and deposit of the faith is one thing, and the way in which it is presented is another."
4. Use the medicine of mercy. "Errors vanish as quickly as they arise, like fog before the sun. The Church has always opposed these errors. Frequently she has condemned them with the greatest severity. Nowadays, the Spouse of Christ prefers to make use of the medicine of mercy rather than that of severity. She considers that she meets the needs of the present day by demonstrating the validity of her teaching rather than by condemnation."
5. Seek unity within the Church, with Christians separated from Catholicism, with those of non-Christian religions, and with all men and women of goodwil. "Such is the aim of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council which . . . prepares, as it were, and consolidates the path toward that unity of mankind where truth reigns, charity is the law and whose extent is eternity."
(Blessed) Pope John XXIII, Rejoice, O Mother Church (Gaudet Mater Ecclesia), opening address at the Second Vatican Council(October 11, 1962)
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How many years did vatican council 2 last?
Vatican II was held in four sessions in the autumn of the years 1962-1965.
Where did Vatican ii take place?
Vatican Council II (1962 - 1965) was held in Vatican City located in Rome, Italy.
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.
Where was the 1962-65 Vatican held?
In Vatican City, thus the name Vatican Council II.
Who was pope during Vatican II?
Popes John XXIII and Paul VI were popes during Vatican II.
Who was pope at the end of the Second Vatican Council?
Pope Paul VI closed Vatican II.
What has the author Gilles Routhier written?
Gilles Routhier has written: 'Vatican II' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Influence, Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965) 'Receptins De Vatican II'
Who lived in the Vatican and died in 2005?
Pope John Paul II died in the Vatican in April 2005.
When did the catholic church start saying mass in English?
After the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II).
What date was Vatican Council II convened?
1962
What are four pricing objectives?
Four pricing objectives are competitive, prestige, profitability, and volume pricing.
