Vatican Council II

Vatican Council II, held from 1962 to 1965, was an ecumenical council of the Catholic Church aimed at modernizing practices and engaging with the contemporary world. It addressed issues like church governance, ecumenism, and liturgy, promoting greater openness to other faiths and encouraging lay participation. The council resulted in significant documents that reshaped Catholic teaching and worship, emphasizing the importance of community, individual conscience, and social justice. It sought to make the Church more relevant in a rapidly changing society, reflecting a commitment to dialogue and renewal while remaining rooted in its traditions.