With more than 2,000 participants, how did Paul VI manage the Second Vatican Council? (Video) Paul VI was elected back in June 1963. From the very start, he faced a huge challenge: continuing the Second Vatican Council, launched by his predecessor julio 17, 2014 00:00NULL Rome ReportsArchives Share this Entry To view the video click here. – Publicaciones relacionadas: Vatican II, 40 Years Later: "Gaudium et Spes" Dictionary of History of Councils Is Planned Cardinal Ratzinger's Recent Homily on "Gaudium et Spes" Papal Homily on 40th Anniversary of Close of Vatican II julio 17, 2014 00:00Archives NULL Rome Reports View all articles