On October 11
On October 11, the Human Saga records one pivotal event: The Second Vatican Council (1962).
On this day
The Second Vatican Council, convened by Pope John XXIII and continued under Pope Paul VI, met in St. Peter's Basilica in four sessions from 11 October 1962 to 8 December 1965.
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