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(1962) Members of the Swiss Guard are shown marching in a traditional manner at St. Peter’s Square shortly before the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Religion News Service file photo *This day in history note: On Oct. 11, 1962 the Second Vatican Council (21st ecumenical) was convened by Pope John XXIII

Members of the Swiss Guard are shown marching in a traditional manner at St. Peter’s Square shortly before the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Religion News Service file photo