Abstract

This essay reviews the recent literature on Vatican II published during the years 2016-2019. The first part of the review focuses on the effect of Francis’ pontificate on the theological and historical debate on the council, while the second part lists the studies and reception of the final documents of Vatican II together with some other particular issues (Vatican II and women, the global-political reception of the council). The third part of the essay advances some hypotheses for the future path of research on Vatican II.