What title should the mother of a son who is a part of a Divine trinity, have? The Vatican’s doctrinal office said the titles of “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix” are not appropriate ways to describe Mary’s participation in salvation.

The expression ‘co-redemptrix’ does not help extol Mary as the first and foremost collaborator in the work of redemption and grace, for it carries the risk of eclipsing the exclusive role of Jesus Christ,” according to a doctrinal note, released November 4, 2025.

Mary’s contribution to human salvation, specifically the title of “Co-Redemptrix” (“Co-Redeemer”), has been a point of theological debate for decades, with proponents calling for Mary’s role in redemption to be declared a dogma, while critics say it exaggerates her importance, and could damage efforts for unity with other Christian denominations.

Mary is mentioned by name in the Quran 19 times. The Qur’an states that Mary was chosen twice by God: “And when the angels said, ‘O Mary, God has chosen you and purified you (to be the mother of Jesus) and He has chosen you above the world’s (present) women.” (Quran 3:42); the first chosen was to be the mother of Prophet Jesus, and the second chosen was Mary herself, to be a prophet like Sarah, Miriam, Debrah and Queen Esther.

Mary could also have been the mother of James the Just, who was the leader of the Christian movement in Jerusalem in the decades after Jesus’ death. Information about his life........

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