Church Document
Mystici Corporis Christi
Encyclical of Pope Pius XII (1943)
The encyclical of Pope Pius XII on the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, illuminating the union of the faithful with Christ their Head.
Key themes
- Mystical Body of Christ
- Ecclesiology
- Communion of saints
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Pius XII
Issued date
29 June 1943