Second Vatican Council opens
ReligionPope John XXIII opens the Second Vatican Council, which brings sweeping reforms to the Catholic Church.
- Date
- October 11, 1962 · On this day · View on map
- Countries
- Vatican City
- Regions
- Europe
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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