ABSOLUTELY. The images of the Roman Mary are very probably more recognizable world wide than any other. That must have a purpose.
Since the message of the apparitions that have been approved for private devotion are very consistent with their message, which is; repent and return to Christ for a great chastisement is coming; I would presume the purpose was to make the faithful take heed of their sins and to get right with God.
Of course it does. As the world religions begin to move together those who are Catholics had better take heed.