https://freerepublic.com/tag/materpopulifidelis/ en-us Tue, 4 Nov 2025 22:13:46 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4350704/posts [Catholic Caucus] Vatican rejects Marian titles ‘Co-Redemptrix’ and ‘Mediatrix’ in new doctrinal noteMater Populi Fidelis, approved by Pope Leo XIV, rules the expressions inappropriate and theologically 'unhelpful.'The Vatican has declared the Marian title “Co-Redemptrix” to be both inappropriate and theologically “unhelpful.” The statements came in a doctrinal note titled Mater Populi Fidelis (“Mother of the Faithful People of God”), issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) on November 4 and signed by its prefect, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández. The document was approved by Pope Leo XIV on October 7.“When an expression requires many, repeated explanations to... LifeSite News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4350704/posts#comment Tue, 4 Nov 2025 22:13:46 GMT