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Pope Leo's office issued a decree rejecting the title of 'co-redemptrix' for Mary, affirming that Jesus alone is the Savior and emphasizing her role as the mother of the Redeemer, to prevent confusion about the exclusive role of Christ in salvation.
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.
The Vatican has issued a doctrinal statement clarifying that titles for Mary such as 'Co-redemptrix' and 'Mediatrix of all Graces' are not officially endorsed, emphasizing that Christ is the sole Mediator and Redeemer, and cautioning against titles that could obscure this central truth.
The Vatican's doctrinal office has officially rejected the use of the title 'Co-Redemptrix' for Mary, citing concerns that it could overshadow Jesus Christ's exclusive role in salvation and cause confusion among Catholics, while emphasizing traditional Marian titles like 'Mother of God' and 'Mother of the Faithful.'
The Vatican's doctrinal office has declared that titles like 'Co-Redemptrix' and 'Mediatrix' are inappropriate for describing Mary's role in salvation, emphasizing her unique relationship with Christ and cautioning against titles that could overshadow Jesus' exclusive role in redemption.
The Vatican's doctrinal note clarifies the appropriate use of Marian titles, emphasizing that titles like 'Mother of the Faithful' are acceptable, while 'Co-redemptrix' and 'Mediatrix of All Graces' are problematic if misunderstood, reaffirming that all Marian devotion should center on Christ's unique mediatory role.