Vatican Clarifies Mary’s Role: Not Co-Redemptrix or Mediatrix

The doctrinal note 'Mater Populi Fidelis' clarifies that the Church is not changing its doctrine on Mary's role in salvation but is addressing the use of titles like Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix, emphasizing that these titles can be misunderstood or misused. The Church affirms Mary's participation in salvation history while cautioning against language that might eclipse Christ's unique mediatory role, and stresses that heavenly realities and Mary's role as intercessor remain unchanged.