Communiqué on the Doctrinal Note or the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Mater Populi fidelis, 4th November 2025.
On 4 November, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a “Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation”.
This text, whose apparent concern is not to “obscure Christ’s unique salvific mediation”, teaches that “it is always inappropriate to use the title ‘Co-redemptrix’ to define Mary’s cooperation”, and that “special prudence is required when applying the term ‘Mediatrix’ to Mary”.
Caricaturing—in order to distance itself from—the traditional terminology of the Church, and moreover prolix in beautiful considerations on the maternal role of the Virgin, this “Note” seeks to minimise the role entrusted by God to His Associate in the work of Redemption and the salvation of souls: on the one hand, it asserts that the Blessed Virgin Mary did not intervene in the acquisition of grace; on the other, her …More
Saint Pius X invite all affiliated priests and the faithful to join them in prayer on Sunday, 16 November. At every public Mass celebrated that day, an intention of reparation will be added for the offence and scandal committed. After each Mass, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and the Stabat Mater will be sung or recited.
May the Virgin Co-Redemptrix, through her powerful intercession, dispel the present darkness and rekindle the faith of her children.
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
Menzingen, November 11, 2025