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Vatican II

Opinion Opinion

Renewed effort to walk together

After a break of several years, the Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission has recently reconvened. The overall purpose of the Commission is to foster the spirit of ecumenism and interfaith relations in the Archdiocese.

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Pope John XXIII
Opinion

Enduring truths in a changing world

On October 11 this year, we celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. In his opening address Pope John XXIII said: 'The greatest concern of this council is this: that the sacred and central truths of our Christian faith should be guarded and taught more effectively.' He continued: 'The substance of our central beliefs is one thing, and the way in which it is presented is another....we will also be attentive to these times, to new forms of life present in the modern world.'

International

Learn from Vatican II how to see the Church: Pope

In his homily during Mass on the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis says Jesus’ words to St Peter – “Do you love Me? Feed My sheep” – are also addressed to the Church today. Christopher Wells, Vatican News, reports.