Ecumenical Council: Churchmen Convene In Historic Meeting
Ecumenical Council: Churchmen Convene In Historic Meeting
Clip: 428681_1_1
Year Shot: 1962
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1703
Original Film: 035-083-01
HD: N/A
Location: Rome, Italy
Timecode: 00:12:41 - 00:14:08
Ecumenical Council: Churchmen Convene In Historic Meeting The first Ecumenical Council in 92 years holds its first session in St. Peter's Basilica with 2,600 high church dignitaries from 55 countries taking part. Protestant churchmen are observers --- the first time they have attained a Council since the one in 1545. Pan Vatican city. Francis Cardinal Mac entire greeted on tarmac, after flight. MS Pan American plane taxiing. WS crowds outside Vatican, Pope John XXIII being carried on portable throne. Pope blessing crowds of people. Interior view of procession. Pope John XXIII speaking from throne. High angle interior view of packed cathedral.