[silverleaf]

Why is church authority so intent upon Mary's virginity as a historical fact?

Hmmm. Believing the scriptures, perhaps?

[Rosary]

Because,Jesus is the Son of God and MAry-the Catholic Church and countless Popes have declared by the Bible an theology,also by the very words of the Virgin Mary,on the Feast day of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION--it is understood without questioning ,THAT GOD granted MAry the singular GRACE and favor that she was to remain forever a VIRGIN and still bring forth Jesus---this was NOT impossible for GOD-it was HIS will and it was so>

[Rosary]

Because,Jesus is the Son of God and MAry-the Catholic Church and countless Popes have declared by the Bible an theology,also by the very words of the Virgin Mary,on the Feast day of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION--it is understood without questioning ,THAT GOD granted MAry the singular GRACE and favor that she was to remain forever a VIRGIN and still bring forth Jesus---this was NOT impossible for GOD-it was HIS will and it was so>