US EditionVatican Rejects Use of ‘Co-Redemptrix’ Title for Mary
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith instructs Catholics to avoid the title 'Co-redemptrix' for Mary, emphasizing Jesus as the sole savior to prevent theological confusion.
- On Nov. 4, 2025, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released the doctrinal note Mater Populi Fidelis, approved by Pope Leo XIV Oct. 7, examining Mary’s cooperation in salvation.
- Responding to longstanding requests, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith aimed to clarify Mary’s role in salvation, citing over 30 years of requests from some Catholics, including bishops.
- The doctrinal note argued Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix titles risk obscuring Christ’s unique mediation and said using Co-redemptrix would not be appropriate, while affirming Mary’s unique cooperation in salvation.
- Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández presented the document at the General Curia of the Society of Jesus in Rome and said its teaching joins the church’s ordinary magisterium as authoritative.
- The clarification aims to maintain balance in Christian doctrine and aid ecumenical dialogue, noting the DDF's statement that titles like `Co-redemptrix` can cause confusion, with St. John Paul II having used it before, while Benedict XVI and Francis opposed formal use, the document said.
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Vatican Rejects Title of “Co-Redeemer” for Virgin Mary, Affirms Jesus Alone Saved Humanity
The Vatican ruled that Virgin Mary cannot be called “co-redeemer,” . Public Domain The Vatican has ruled that Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, should not be described as the “co-redeemer” of the world. The decision was issued in a new decree approved by Pope Leo and released on Tuesday. The Church’s top doctrinal office instructed Catholics worldwide to avoid the title, saying it creates theological confusion and risks weakening the belief that…
The Dicastery of the Vatican Doctrine of the Faith has concluded that the Virgin Mary cannot be considered “corredentary” and cannot share with Jesus the power to save humanity from sin, so that no new dogma will be proclaimed, which puts an end to a long dispute between theologians.
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Vatican: Jesus offers salvation, saved the world; Virgin Mary not a ‘co-redeemer’
The Vatican said Tuesday that redemption is gained through Jesus and that the Virgin Mary is not some kind of co-redeemer in the Roman Catholic faith.
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