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Vatican II wrapped 60 years ago. Here are the council’s highlights

Vatican II wrapped 60 years ago. Here are the council’s highlights

Monday, December 8, 2025

The council, opened under Pope John XXIII and closed under his successor, Pope Paul VI, initiated a comprehensive renewal, with major council texts released on hot-button church issues. The post Vatican II wrapped 60 years ago. Here are the council’s highlights first appeared on OSV News.

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