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50 years ago young Benedict XVI was a harbinger of hope at Vatican Council

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Fifty years ago, on October 11, 1962, Pope John XXIII convened the Second Vatican Council. There were number of fearful and vocal bishops at the first session of the Second Vatican Council says Christchurch priest, Father John O’Connor, “but they were were overwhelmed by voices of hope.” And, he says, “among those harbingers of hope Read more