From his actions and words so far, Pope Leo XIV has displayed a strong Marian devotion reminiscent of his namesake predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, raising hopes that perhaps Leo XIV will proclaim the long-awaited and long-petitioned proclamation of a fifth Marian dogma. These are observations of Mariologist Mark Miravalle, a professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, who has been struck by the clear and profound Marian references Leo XIV has made in these first 100 days of his pontificate. The proposed fifth Marian dogma, that Mary is Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix of all graces, and Advocate for humanity, has been the subject of petitions from bishops, cardinals, priests, religious, and millions of faithful for over a century.
