Mystici Corporis

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"Mystici Corporis Christi" is an encyclical issued by Pope Pius XII in 1943.

It elaborates on the concept of the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, emphasizing the union between Christ and Christians.

The encyclical underscores the importance of the Eucharist and the sacraments in nourishing this union.

It also addresses the roles of both clergy and laity within the Church's structure.

"Mystici Corporis Christi" clarifies that salvation is attained through incorporation into the Church, highlighting its essential role in God's plan for humanity.

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as an encyclical with great prominence in the decades leading up to the council.
S5 Episode 3 | Theology of the Mystical Body

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