Pre-Vatican (1940s WWII to Vatican II (1965)

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  • Pope John XXIII Announces his Intention to Call the 21st Ecumenical Council

  • Pope John XXIII formally summons the council

  • First Session of the Council Convenes (16 Commissions Created)

  • Third Session Closes, 3 Documents Approved

  • The First Session Closes. None of the Originally Drafted Documents Were Approved

  • Pope John XXIII Dies

  • Pope Paul VI is Elected Pope

  • The Second Session of the Council Convenes

  • Second Session Closes, 2 Documents Approved

  • Women Admitted to Council Meetings

  • Third Session Begins

  • Pope VI Establishes the Synod of Bishops

  • Pope Paul VI Announces a Major Reform of Roman Curia

  • Vatican II Closes

  • Pope Paul VI Removes Excommunication of Eastern Patriach