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Doctrinal Note on Marian titles: Mother of the faithful, not Co-redemptrix - Vatican News
On 4 November 2025, the Vaticans Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith clarified Marian titles, affirming Mary as the Mother of the Faithful People while rejecting Co-redemptrix, impacting Catholic theology on salvation.
- The Doctrinal Note titled Mater populi fidelis was published by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, led by Cardinal (Catholic Church) Víctor Manuel Fernández, on 4 November 2025.
- The Vatican emphasized that while Mary plays a crucial role in salvation, she is not to be referred to as Co-redemptrix, reaffirming traditional Catholic dogma surrounding the role of Jesus and God in redemption.
- This doctrinal clarification is significant in Catholic theology as it seeks to define Marys cooperation in the work of salvation without diminishing the unique role of Christ (title) as the Redeemer.
Why It Matters
This clarification reflects ongoing theological debates within the Catholic Church regarding Marian doctrine, influencing how believers understand Marys role in relation to Jesus and salvation. It underscores the Holy Sees efforts to maintain doctrinal consistency in the face of evolving interpretations.