Pope John Xiii Calls For Ecumenical Council
Pope John Xiii Calls For Ecumenical Council
Clip: 361379_1_1
Year Shot: 1961
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1693
Original Film: 035-001-02
HD: N/A
Location: Rome, Italy
Timecode: 00:02:10 - 00:03:03
In an announcement of marked significance, Pope John calls for a church council in 1962, the first in 93 years. It will consider aspects of church law and protestant observers have been invited. Fountain. Pope walks up steps, to sit in throne. Altar boys, congregation. Religious man kneels down and kisses the ring of the Pope. Large book is opened, cu page. Pope signing document, with quill pen. Pope delivers the sign of the cross.