Second Vatican Council

The Second Vatican Council, held from 1962 to 1965, was a significant event in the Roman Catholic Church aimed at addressing contemporary issues and modernizing practices. Convened by Pope John XXIII, it involved discussions among bishops worldwide to promote dialogue, reform liturgy, and encourage engagement with the modern world. Key outcomes included allowing Mass to be conducted in local languages instead of Latin, fostering interfaith relations, and emphasizing the role of laypeople. The Council marked a transformative moment in the Church's approach to tradition, community involvement, and social issues, significantly impacting Catholicism in the following decades.