oct 11, 1962 - The first session of the 21st ecumenical council, Vatican II, commences in Vatican City. Bishops, cardinals, theologians, observers, auditors, sisters, laymen and laywomen all made up over 3000 people who attended Vatican II. Bishops from 16 countries representing many different continents i.e Europe (1041), North & South America (956), Africa (379), Asia (256) & Oceania (70).
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