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# Is Vatican II "Spent": A Reply to Michael Pakaluk. part I
- URL: https://gaudiumetspes22.com/is-vatican-ii-spent-a-reply-to-michael-pakaluk-part-i/
- Published: 2022-03-31T16:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-11T01:00:34.000Z
- Author: Larry Chapp
- Tags: Defense of Vatican II, #larry-chapp, #Import 2026-08-10 19:59

Linked below is my latest essay in Catholic World Report. It is a response to the recent essay by Michael Pakaluk wherein he claims that Vatican II is "Spent". Pakaluk is a supporter of Vatican II but just feels that its moment has passed. I respectfully disagree. It is part I of a three part series of essays.

[https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/03/30/is-vatican-ii-spent-a-reply-to-michael-pakaluk-part-i/](https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/03/30/is-vatican-ii-spent-a-reply-to-michael-pakaluk-part-i/?ref=gaudiumetspes22.com)

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