Evelyn Waugh’s remarks on Vatican II unveil a paradox—the isolated Catholic. From March 30, 1963.
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Crisis and Criticism in the Church: From November 17, 1962
It is our task to assist the church in her passage from the modern world to that new age which has not yet been named.
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Council and Liturgy: From November 3, 1962
The council’s concern with the liturgy arose from the heart of its pastoral and apostolic charge.
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The World and the Council: From October 20, 1962
This is surely a Council which cannot content itself with looking to the past.
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Personalities of the Council: From October 27, 1962
Profiles of 10 cardinals who served as council “presidents”
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Can the Council Succeed?: From October 6, 1962
On the eve of the opening of Vatican II, the editors call for “a council for our times”
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Council Draws Nearer: From April 7, 1962
Pope John XXIII announces the start date of Vatican II
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The Council, Reform and Reunion: From March 31, 1962
A review of Hans Kung’s advance look at Vatican II by a prominent Jesuit