The Daily Question
Which pope opened Vatican II in 1962?
1. Pope Pius XII
2. Pope John XXIII
3. Pope Paul VI
4. Pope John Paul II
2. Pope John XXIII
3. Pope Paul VI
4. Pope John Paul II
Your answer was: Pope John XXIII
You are correct!!
Answer: Pope John XXIII opened Vatican II in 1962 but died the next year. The work continued under his successor, Pope Paul VI.
CLICK HERE to view an interesting article on the
'Second Vatican Council'
on Britannica.com
Pope John XXIII at the Opening of Vatican II - 439 (1966)
Pope Paul VI at the Closing of Vatican II - 444 (1966)
'Second Vatican Council'
on Britannica.com
Pope John XXIII at the Opening of Vatican II - 439 (1966)
Pope Paul VI at the Closing of Vatican II - 444 (1966)