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Interest in this concept represents a return to a very ancient Catholic tradition. From April 6, 1963

Evelyn Waugh’s remarks on Vatican II unveil a paradox—the isolated Catholic. From March 30, 1963.

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.

She just hated being a thing.

The council’s concern with the liturgy arose from the heart of its pastoral and apostolic charge.

Profiles of 10 cardinals who served as council “presidents”

This is surely a Council which cannot content itself with looking to the past.

On the eve of the opening of Vatican II, the editors call for “a council for our times”

Pope John XXIII announces the start date of Vatican II