Vatican Clarifies: Jesus Alone Saved Humanity, Mary Not "Co-Redeemer"

Nov 04, 2025 07:20 pm CST

The Vatican has issued a definitive decree approved by Pope Leo stating that while the Virgin Mary played a significant role as an intermediary between God and humanity, Jesus Christ alone accomplished the world's redemption. This declaration settles decades of theological debate within the Catholic Church regarding Mary's designation as "co-redemptrix," a title opposed by recent popes including Francis and Benedict XVI.