Pope Leo XIV news notes

SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL

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Pope Leo is reminding Catholics that the teachings of the Second Vatican Council "still constitute the guiding star of the Church's journey today." The pope has begun a new catechesis series, dedicated to Vatican Council II and a fresh reading of its documents.

"As we approach the documents of Vatican II and rediscover their prophetic and contemporary relevance, we welcome the rich tradition of the life of the Church, and, at the same time, we question ourselves about the present and renew our joy in running towards the world to bring it the Gospel of the kingdom of God, a kingdom of love, justice, andpeace," Leo said.

As a reminder, Pope Leo said that when Pope Saint John XXIII opened the Council on October 11, 1962, he spoke of it as the dawn of a day of light for the whole Church, adding that, "The work of the numerous Fathers convened from the Churches of all continents did indeed pave the way for a new ecclesial season."