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Vatican II: Reforming the Catholic Church

Vatican II: Reforming the Catholic Church

FromThe History Hour


Vatican II: Reforming the Catholic Church

FromThe History Hour

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In January 1959 Pope John XXIII announced a council of all the world's Catholic bishops and cardinals in Rome. It led to sweeping reforms. Plus Carmen Callil recalls setting up Virago, the most successful feminist publishing house to date; India gives birth to the call centres and remembering the Carry-on films.

(Photo; Pope John XXIII at the Vatican. Credit: Getty Images)
Released:
Jan 26, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.