Vatican II

Vatican II, or the Second Vatican Council, was a significant event in the Roman Catholic Church that took place from 1962 to 1965. Convened by Pope John XXIII, it aimed to address relations between the Church and the modern world. The Council introduced reforms to make the Church more accessible, promoting greater involvement of laypeople, updating liturgy to be more understandable, and fostering dialogue with other religions. It emphasized the Church's mission of promoting peace and social justice, marking a shift towards a more inclusive and engaged approach in a rapidly changing world.