Madre de la Iglesia
A former archbishop of Milan, Paul VI used similar language to that of Saint Ambrose of Milan, calling Mary "Model of the Church" in light of her faith, love and complete unity with Christ and "Mother of the Church" because she gave birth to Christ. During his speech upon the closing of the third session of the Second Vatican Council on November 21, 1964, Paul VI said: "We declare Mary Most Holy Mother of the Church, that is, of all the Christian people"