The Second Vatican Council, II. The Purpose of Vatican II

THE CONVOCATION OF VATICAN II The official text of the Vatican statement which first announced the proposed council, read: THE CONVOCATION OF VATICAN II The official text of the Vatican statement which first announced the proposed council, read: On the occasion of his visit this morning to the Patriarchal Basilica, the Supreme Pontiff John XXIII, after assisting at the Papal Chapel, delivered a discourse to the eminent Cardinals present at the solemn rite.  His Holiness dwelt on several of...