Second Vatican Council
Roman Catholic council, met 1962 to 1965
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Summary
Second Vatican Council is an ecumenical council[1]. It ranks in the top 10% of ecumenical council entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,577 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Follows: First Vatican Council[3]
- Commons category: Second Vatican Council[4]
- Has part(s): Second Vatican Council: Session One[5], Second Vatican Council: Session Two[6], Second Vatican Council: Session Three[7], Second Vatican Council: Session Four[8]
- Start time: October 11, 1962[9]
- End time: December 8, 1965[10]
- Participant: John XXIII[11], Paul VI[12], John Paul I[13], John Paul II[14], Benedict XVI[15], Achille Liénart[16], Josef Frings[17], Bernardus Johannes Alfrink[18], Leo Joseph Suenens[19], Alfredo Ottaviani[20], Paolo Marella[21], Amleto Giovanni Cicognani[22], Benedetto Aloisi Masella[23], Pietro Ciriaci[24]
Why It Matters
Second Vatican Council has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] It is known by 123 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
It has been cited as an influence by Neocatechumenal Way[27], a Catholic organization[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1964[30].
Works attributed to it include To the Nations[31], a Decree[32], founded in 1965[33].
FAQs
Who did Second Vatican Council influence?
Second Vatican Council has been cited as an influence by Neocatechumenal Way[27].