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In the 1960, Catholicism was also introduced to the mainstream by the creation of the Second Vatican Council. This council of bishops sought to update the church-- thus making its traditional doctrines and rituals relevant for the modern world.
For example, the Church had traditionally celebrated weekly Mass everywhere in the world in Latin, the ancient language of Rome; now the bishops felt it was time to say Mass in the local vernacular. Likewise, the Church had traditionally emphasized Roman authority in all matters; now much more decision making power was delegated to local bishops and lay councils. But perhaps the most important change decided upon at Vatican II had to do with Catholicism's official position towards other Christian religions. Whereas before the Church had always cautioned against associating too freely with non-Catholics, now the bishops called upon Catholics to "build bridges"
For example, the Church had traditionally celebrated weekly Mass everywhere in the world in Latin, the ancient language of Rome; now the bishops felt it was time to say Mass in the local vernacular. Likewise, the Church had traditionally emphasized Roman authority in all matters; now much more decision making power was delegated to local bishops and lay councils. But perhaps the most important change decided upon at Vatican II had to do with Catholicism's official position towards other Christian religions. Whereas before the Church had always cautioned against associating too freely with non-Catholics, now the bishops called upon Catholics to "build bridges"