History Today – VATICAN II OPENING CEREMONY 1962

The portable throne of Pope John XXIII moves through aisle in St. Peter’s Basilica, Oct. 11, 1962, carrying the pontiff for the opening of the Ecumenical Council in Vatican City. The pope walked from the throne to the altar which is set up in front of the Basilica’s main altarThe portable throne of Pope John XXIII moves through aisle in St. Peter’s Basilica, Oct. 11, 1962, carrying the pontiff for the opening of the Ecumenical Council in Vatican City. The pope walked from the throne to the altar which is set up in front of the Basilica’s main altar