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. – julio 17, 2014 00:00Archives NULL Rome Reports View all articles