File: Pope Saint John XXIII closes the first session of the Second Vatican Council

Pope Saint John XXIII closes the first session of the Second Vatican Council

Summary

Description
In this Dec. 8, 1962 file photo, Pope John XXIII, standing in front of his throne, imparts his blessing upon the Fathers of the Roman Catholic Ecumenical Council and all present at the closing ceremony of the Council's first phase, at the Vatican.
Source file
John XXIII closes the Council's first phase.jpg
Creator
Associated Press [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Associated_Press]
Credit
[1] [https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/world/photos-the-life-pope-john-xxiii/uWkKXkVByrW9SM6ocu5e1M/] [2] [https://blog.zdf.de/papstgefluester/2013/04/seite/2/] [3] [https://blog.zdf.de/papstgefluester/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/04/00-324836apvfra509a08.12.1962papst_johannes_xxiii._-_1962.jpg]
Date
1962-12-08

Licensing

License
Public domain (pd)
Rights status
Public domain
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No

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960 × 1,384 pixels
Source record retrieved
2026-08-29