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The 21 Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church and Their Deliberations “From debates about Christ’s divinity to battles over doctrine and Church authority, Christianity was never shaped in silence; it was defined in council.” Across history, bishops gathered under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to clarify the faith, correct errors, and defend truth. These 21 Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church, from the First Council of Nicaea to the Second Vatican Council, shaped what Christians believe today. This is the story of how the Church defined its faith one council at a time. 1. First Council of Nicaea (325) Condemned Arianism and affirmed the divinity of Christ. Produced the Nicene Creed. 2. First Council of Constantinople (381) Affirmed the divinity of the Holy Spirit and expanded the Nicene Creed. 3. Council of Ephesus (431) Condemned Nestorianism and declared Mary as Theotokos (Mother of God). 4. Council of Chalcedon (451) Defined Christ as one Person with two natures: divine and human. 5. Second Council of Constantinople (553) Condemned the Three Chapters and defended Chalcedonian Christology. 6. Third Council of Constantinople (680–681) Condemned Monothelitism and affirmed that Christ has two wills: divine and human. 7. Second Council of Nicaea (787) Restored the veneration of icons and condemned Iconoclasm. 8. Fourth Council of Constantinople (869–870) Addressed the Photian Schism and reaffirmed papal authority. 9. First Lateran Council (1123) Confirmed the Concordat of Worms and addressed clerical discipline. 10. Second Lateran Council (1139) Condemned schismatics and reformed Church discipline. 11. Third Lateran Council (1179) Mandated a two-thirds majority for papal elections and addressed simony and clerical abuses. 12. Fourth Lateran Council (1215) Defined Transubstantiation and required annual confession and Communion. 13. First Council of Lyon (1245) Addressed Church reform and deposed Emperor Frederick II. 14. Second Council of Lyon (1274) Sought reunion with the Eastern Church and discussed Purgatory and papal elections. 15. Council of Vienne (1311–1312) Suppressed the Knights Templar and promoted Church reform. 16. Council of Constance (1414–1418) Ended the Western Schism and condemned errors of Wycliffe and Hus. 17. Council of Basel-Ferrara-Florence (1431–1445) Attempted reunion with Eastern Christians and defined doctrines concerning the Sacraments and Purgatory. 18. Fifth Lateran Council (1512–1517) Addressed Church reform and condemned certain philosophical errors. 19. Council of Trent (1545–1563) Responded to Protestantism and defined Scripture, Tradition, the Sacraments, and Justification. 20. First Vatican Council (1869–1870) Declared Papal Infallibility and affirmed the primacy of the Pope. 21. Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) Renewed the Church’s pastoral mission and addressed liturgy, ecumenism, evangelization, and the role of the laity. Follow for more clear Catholic teaching, Church history, and apologetics.

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@FabrizioRomano What are they cooking?

🚨💣 More on Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid exclusive story. Spanish left back will sign a long term deal valid for 6 years and has already agreed to the move. Another fast deal in new Real Madrid style after Bernardo, Dumfries, Konaté. 🆕 🎥 youtu.be/_mLkFfhRi1E?si…

@narendramodi @EmmanuelMacron I wish you a fruitful International relationship

Quel plaisir de vous avoir retrouvé à Nice. Une première étape résolument productive. Le partenariat entre l’Inde et la France continuera de franchir de nouveaux sommets. Rendez-vous à Évian et à Paris… @EmmanuelMacron

Dear Catholic, what did you learn from the Holy Mass this Sunday?

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@ChrisStefanick Jesus is Lord

When I see Jesus' emotion in the Gospels, I can't help but think, "that's me." Part of the gift of God becoming man is that He felt what we feel. And He shows us what to do with it. Watch this Sunday's Gospel reflection: youtu.be/fmURusVqtb0

@narendramodi India & France upgrading to an “Exceptional Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” signals deeper trust in defense, tech, space, and security a pragmatic boost for both nations amid shifting global dynamics.

Les entretiens d’aujourd’hui avec mon ami le Président Macron ont été exceptionnellement productifs. Au regard de l’amitié de longue date entre nos deux nations, nous avons décidé d’élever nos relations au rang de Partenariat stratégique global d’exception. Nos échanges ont porté sur les moyens d’approfondir notre coopération dans des secteurs clés tels que la défense, la technologie, l’espace, la sécurité, la lutte contre le terrorisme, l’innovation, entre autres. @EmmanuelMacron

If God is all-powerful (omnipotent), He could eliminate suffering. If He’s all-good (omnibenevolent), He would want to. Yet suffering exists. Why?

Ad majorem Dei gloriam. May your work continue to lead souls to truth and deeper love for Christ and His Church. ⚔️✝️

@LFC LFC’s official account hyping up Liverpool-linked striker Alexander Isak ahead of Sweden vs Tunisia (international friendly). Classic club social media keeping eyes on talent

Alexander Isak and Sweden take on Tunisia tonight 🙌

@Catholic_bro Et in terra pax

Gloria in excelsis Deo

@DanielRegha @instablog9ja Who gave people like this voice on X

From the story he just assumed that his friend dropped him because of social class, but that might not even be the case. If I were in his position I will ask questions before deciding on what to do next. Personally, I feel like watching over refreshments is far more important than just bein a man in suit, it's a very hectic job and it takes trust to be asked. I am saying this based on experience, nothing stresses a celebrant more than seeing refreshments being mis-shared, so you would be doing them a big favour by making sure everything goes well. If this wasn't this case and his friend dropped him because of social class, he should've still gone to the wedding (arriving late), or just attend the church ceremony. Why? They might reconcile in the near future, however, the opportunity is gone to witness the union. If someone is really your friend, you won't jump into conclusions. Unless you were uninvited, don't skip entirely.

Did he overreact or was he justified? 🍿

@FabrizioRomano Smart business from City. Securing Gvardiol (one of the best LBs/CBs around) on a long-term deal until 2032 is a big win, especially with Real Madrid circling.

What life event made you realize that life is spiritual?

@StevieMac03 I love indian Mythology

Kali.... Goddess of time, death, and liberation. Depicted here with six powerful arms. She does not destroy out of cruelty. She destroys so that something new may be born. Every demon she slays, every ego she crushes, is the universe clearing space for what must come next. Her dance is fierce and cosmic, when her feet strike the earth, illusions shatter and worlds are remade. The mythology is ancient and real.

@narendramodi @EmmanuelMacron @BharatInnov2026 The event serves as a global accelerator showcasing India’s deep-tech startups, research, higher education ecosystem, and advances in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space, biotech, and clean energy.

@BarackObama @MBK_Alliance @ObamaFoundation Nice promo for the Obama Presidential Center opening — highlighting young leaders through My Brother’s Keeper. Classic Obama optimism and legacy-building.

Our @MBK_Alliance Ambassadors are examples of the outstanding young people we’ve been proud to support at the @ObamaFoundation over the years. We hope the Obama Presidential Center inspires even more.

The greatness of God can not be described 🙏🙏

@Lucian465475 @leodey4u Why would you allow different men to pass through you prost*****

@leodey4u Show us your sisters too make we see, abi na only one man don pass through them since ? Some of you lack manners and hv no respect even for your sisters at home. Post your girl friend too or wife make we see, so we go fit ask Dem if na only u don pass through them. Keep fooling

Industry obough 😂

@leodey4u We have more privatized prostitue in the industry