Affirming religious freedom : how Vatican Council II developed the church's teaching to meet today's needs - Whitehead, K. D.; Vatican Council 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano). (Staten Island, N.Y. : St. Pauls/Alba House, 2010)
The nature of and the need for the church's new emphasis on religious freedom -- What the Second Vatican Council actually decided and why -- The American input and influence at the council -- Overcoming the opposition at the council -- The contents of the Declaration on religious liberty -- Some applications.
Includes bibliographical references.
Keywords: Catholic Church -- Doctrines; Freedom of religion