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The Making of Vatican II’s ‘Dignitatis Humanae’ Offers Lessons on Religious Freedom
COMMENTARY: As the SSPX moves toward unauthorized episcopal ordinations, Vatican II’s path to ‘Dignitatis Humanae’ sheds light on the Church’s teaching on religious freedom.
What Paul VI Said — and Didn’t Say — About the ‘Smoke of Satan’
COMMENTARY: The famous phrase from Pope St. Paul VI is widely invoked in discussions about the Catholic Church. But what did he actually have in mind?
60 Years After Its Conclusion, Vatican II Still Speaks to Us
COMMENTARY: The Church continues to be inspired by the rich insights and vitality of the last ecumenical council.
‘Dignitatis Humanae’ at 60: Vatican II’s Decisive Stand for Religious Freedom
COMMENTARY: The early history of the landmark document manifests the significant doctrinal development, which led the Catholic Church to proclaim the vital importance of religious liberty for modern society.
Why Vatican II Urged Catholics to Be the ‘Church of the Poor’
COMMENTARY: The Second Vatican Council reminded the faithful that in serving the poor, the Church encounters Christ himself — the Savior who became poor to make the world rich with grace.
Vatican II at 60: A Renewed Vision of the Priesthood
COMMENTARY: ‘Presbyterorum Ordinis’ manifests a keen awareness of the priest’s special identity and vital mission in the Church.
Vatican II Gave the Laity a Mission — and a Mandate
COMMENTARY: ‘Apostolicam Actuositatem’ manifests a profoundly renewed vision of the role of the laity in the Church’s saving mission.
Orientalium Ecclesiarum: How Vatican II Drew From Eastern Catholic Tradition
COMMENTARY: Approved on the same day as ‘Lumen Gentium’ and ‘Unitatis Redintegratio,’ ‘Orientalium Ecclesiarum’ manifests the Church’s veneration for the Eastern Catholic Churches and their ancient tradition.
Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Under Investigation for Ordinations With Pre-Vatican II Rite
Known for his support of the Traditional Latin Mass, Bishop Rey had also ordained diocesan clerics using the 1962 Roman Pontifical.
