By Omodele Adigun
A new Vatican decree approved by Pope Leo has modified several traditional titles used by Catholics to describe Mary, the mother of Jesus.
For centuries, Catholics have invoked Mary’s intercession through prayers such as the Rosary, venerating her as a divine figure whose role in giving birth to Christ elevates her within the spiritual hierarchy.
However, the Vatican clarified in a recent decree that Mary’s role in salvation is subordinate to that of Jesus Christ.
“Given the necessity of explaining Mary’s subordinate role to Christ in the work of Redemption, it is always inappropriate to use the title ‘Co-redemptrix’ to define Mary’s cooperation,” the text stated.
