Responding to Ross Douthat’s ‘Easy Catholicism’
COMMENTARY: By applying a materialist instead of personal analysis of Vatican II, it may be the Catholic columnist who’s committing the error of making Catholic realities too simplistic.
Results from Tag: 'vatican ii'
Why Was Vatican II Called? In His Opening Speech, John XXIII Explains It All
Pope St. John XXIII’s opening address, ‘Gaudet Mater Ecclesia,’ remains one of the best ways to understand the importance of the Second Vatican Council as a whole.
Benedict XVI Reflects on Vatican II in New Letter
‘In reality, a new council proved to be not only meaningful, but necessary. For the first time, the question of a theology of religions had shown itself in its radicality...’
Why Vatican II Was Necessary
The Council's many theological and doctrinal accomplishments were crucial to rekindling that radical, Christ-centered faith that would be the source of a revitalized Catholic mission to convert the modern world.
Father Thomas Rosica Accused of Plagiarism in New Article on Vatican II
Father Rosica did not respond or comment on the allegations by the time of publication.
What Two Future Popes Saw at the Second Vatican Council
Pope Francis’ two immediate predecessors, John Paul II and Benedict XVI, were eyewitnesses to this three-year event, which took place from 1962 to 1965.
8 Things Vatican II Says About the Blessed Virgin Mary
The dogmatic Constitution on the Church, released by Pope Paul VI on Nov. 21, 1964, features a chapter centered on Mary.
‘Ad Orientem’: Back to the Liturgical Future
COMMENTARY: Celebration of the Mass with the priest and people facing together toward the altar is the best corrective for the liturgical abuses of recent decades.
Clashing Visions of Vatican II Define Present-Day Theological Fault Lines
ANALYSIS: Sixty years after its opening, the meaning of the Second Vatican Council is still contested, as interpretations sidelined by John Paul II and Benedict XVI experience a revival under Francis.
60 Years of Vatican II (Oct. 15)
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Catholic Church marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council by Pope John XXIII. To commemorate the Council and examine the mark it continues to have on the Church these 60 years later, the Register gathered a symposium of voices. Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl helped organize this effort, and theologian Larry Chapp contributed to the special edition. Both join Jeanette De Melo to discuss Vatican II’s continued relevance in this moment as well as its significance for the future of the Church.
