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Jesus, not Virgin Mary, saved the world, Vatican says
The Vatican reaffirmed Jesus as sole redeemer and rejected the title 'co-redeemer' for Mary to maintain doctrinal clarity, following decades of debate among Catholic leaders.
- On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the Vatican published Mater populi fidelis, with the Note approved by the Pope on 7 October, stating Mary should not be called 'co-redemptrix'.
- Decades of internal discussion prompted Catholic scholars and collegial theological efforts to clarify Mary’s role, with the Note reaffirming Jesus Christ as sole redeemer to preserve doctrinal coherence.
- The Note analyses Marian titles and approves Mother of Believers and Mother of the Faithful while deeming Co-redemptrix inappropriate, stressing Christ as the only Mediator.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right6Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Right
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