Impact of Vatican II Council on Catholic Church Practices

This chapter explores the historical significance of the Vatican II Council in the 1960s, analyzing the changes in Catholic Church practices such as allowing liturgy in local languages and altering rules on fish consumption on Fridays. It delves into the debate between conservative and liberal Catholics regarding the council's impact, examining the encyclicals issued by Pope Paul during that time and emphasizing the Church's position on issues like contraception and abortion over the past 50 years.