In his ongoing catechesis for the Dogmatic Constitution Lumen Gentium, Pope Leo XIV considers Mary as a model, perfect member of the Church, and mother Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! The Second Vatican Council chose to dedicate the last chapter of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church to the Virgin Mary (cf.…
The Virgin Mary, model of the Church
Pope Leo XIV poses for a photo with a young woman as he arrives to lead his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 13, 2026. Photo: OSV News /Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media.