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Pope Leo on the dignity and mission of the laity: They are the body of Christ

Pope Leo on the dignity and mission of the laity: They are the body of Christ

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The pope’s reflection at the general audience was inspired by the Second Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium.

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