Vatican II
The Latest
Vatican II not sole controversial council, Catholic theologian says
Amid recent contention over Vatican II, a theologian told CNA that ecumenical councils have a history of provoking conflict, but... Read more
Analysis: As Archbishop Viganò denounces Vatican II, the Vatican is not speaking
Neither Pope Francis nor the Vatican have said a word about Viganò or his growing pile of missives. Why? Read more
Commentary: Don’t buy fake agendas; defend the pope!
For years now, I have been bemoaning the growing number of so-called progressive Catholic figures, in academia, the media and... Read more
Holiness: The fullness of the Christian life
Fifty-five years ago, on October 11, 1962, Pope St. John XXIII began the Second Vatican Council at St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
For Pope Francis, 'the liturgical reform is irreversible'
On Thursday Pope Francis told a group of Italian liturgists that while the process of implementing the liturgical reform following... Read more
Is this the solution to Catholics' 'desperate' musical situation?
Hundreds of musicians and pastors from around the world have signed a document urging parishes and publishers should take care... Read more
Pope Francis: Education is key to the renewal of sacred music
Pope Francis said Saturday that while liturgical music has often struggled to live up to the quality and beauty the... Read more
For Cardinal Mueller, a humble faith is good for theology
The ideological efforts to change Catholic doctrine after the Second Vatican Council were deeply misguided, said Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, prefect... Read more
With Advent here, the papal preacher has a how-to guide for seeking Christ
The Preacher of the Pontifical Household’s first sermon for the Advent season was a striking reminder of the Christian’s need... Read more
Prayer is the treasure of all religions, says Pope
Pope Francis marked Wednesday's anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's declaration on the relation of the Church to non-Christian religion... Read more
For Archbishop Chaput, religious liberty means more than you may think
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia warned Tuesday that the United States will face increasing pressure to abandon its traditionally broad... Read more
Indian diocese responds to Vatican II's call 'to the nations'
The Diocese of Miao, located in far north-east India, is conducting a series of seminars to study Ad Gentes, Vatican... Read more
New columnist examines papal encyclical in light of Vatican II
In a debut column for Catholic News Agency, professor and priest Fr. Gilfredo Marengo explores the faith behind the Second... Read more
Vatican II helped the world 'see Jesus,' says cardinal
Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia, said that the five Popes involved in the Second Vatican Council shared... Read more
Rejecting Holy Spirit's work in Vatican II is 'foolish,' Pope says
The work of the Holy Spirit at the Second Vatican Council is not yet finished, Pope Francis said, because many... Read more
Pope: media helped spread misinterpretations of Vatican II
Pope Benedict XVI said that many of the misinterpretations of the Second Vatican Council were caused by the media promoting... Read more
No contradiction between reform and tradition, Pope states
Pope Benedict XVI says there is no contradiction between a desire to uphold the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church... Read more
Pope calls Vatican II a 'moment of grace' in Church history
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s opening, Pope Benedict XVI described it as a... Read more
Year of Faith opening will relive iconic Vatican II moments
A procession of over 400 bishops from around the world will form a key part of the ceremony to open... Read more
Pope recalls happy days of Vatican II work
Pope Benedict XVI has been reliving the happy days he spent in the Italian countryside with Bishop Fulton Sheen and... Read more
