When the Bishops of the Catholic world gathered in Rome in 1962 for the Second Vatican council, they initiated a process for change which would restyle the way Catholics worshipped and celebrated liturgy.
This updated Friendly Guide to Vatican II explores Vatican Council II (1962-65) and the Catholic Church's willingness to respond with creativity and renewed pastoral focus during a period of extraordinary historical, cultural and social change. Its richness and legacy continue to give hope and inspiration to many as the Church faces the new challenges of this present era.