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The Second Vatican Council, also known as Vatican II, was a groundbreaking ecumenical council that took place from 1962 to 1965, aiming to update the Catholic Church's practices and reconnect with the secular world. Convened by [[pope-john-xxiii|Pope John XXIII]], the council produced 16 magisterial documents, including four constitutions, which have had a profound impact on the Church's teachings and relationships with other faiths. The council's emphasis on [[aggiornamento|aggiornamento]], or updating, led to significant changes in the Church's approach to [[ecumenism|ecumenism]] and [[interfaith-dialogue|interfaith dialogue]].