Pope Leo XIV’s doctrinal statement rejects Mary’s formal title as co-redeemer to emphasize Christ’s unique role in salvation.
Pope Leo XIV is advancing the Roman Catholic Church's ecumenical mission to foster unity among mainstream Christian denominations. Earlier, he joined Eastern Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I in worship services in Istanbul and a pilgrimage to Nicaea, the site of the First Ecumenical Council 1700 years ago. Both leaders expressed aspirations for restoring full communion among