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===Vatican II===

===Vatican II===

In the early 1960s, the [[Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican]] (commonly called [[Vatican II]]) over the

In the early 1960s, the [[Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican]] (commonly called [[Vatican II]]) made major changes to official Catholic theology and liturgy over the course of three years. Liturgical changes included the ability

course of 3 years made major changes to the Catholic theology and liturgy. Liturgical changes included the ability

to incorporate local languages into the liturgy and not have services completely in the traditional [[Latin]]. Theologically,

to incorporate local languages into the liturgy and not have services completely in the traditional latin. Theologically,

the council continued the importance of [[Mary]] while also adding a new emphasis on individual and personal

the council continued the importance of [[Mary]] while also adding a new emphasis on individual and personal

holiness. The council also removed the traditional condemnation of the Jews for the death of Christ.  

holiness. The council also removed the traditional condemnation of the Jews for the death of Christ.  

Most controversially, the council opened the possibility of salvation for Jews, Muslims and Protestants. Many Catholics

Most controversially, the council opened the possibility of salvation for Jews, Muslims and Protestants. Many Catholics

reacted negatively to Vatican II and the Church is still dealing with the repercusions of these events.  

reacted negatively to Vatican II and the Church is still dealing with its repercussions.

==Sacraments==

==Sacraments==