In a move that is sure to cause a great deal of debate among the faithful, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) issued a Doctrinal Note today declaring the use of Marian titles such as “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix” as inappropriate because they “do not favor a correct understanding of Mary’s unique place.”
Vatican Disapproves Marian Titles of “Mediatrix” and “Co-Redemptrix”
In a move that is sure to cause a great deal of debate among the faithful, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) issued a Doctrinal Note today declaring the use of Marian titles such as “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix” as inappropriate because they “do not favor a correct understanding of Mary’s unique place.”