Quick note: Not every Catholic understands the "demand" to use CoRedemptrix for Mary.
There are those who wish it to be the 5th Marian Dogma.
This is Vatican's City's reply. "Not this one." It's a note, not dogma about the concept that is not dogma as well.
It doesn't change the Catholic Church's view on Mary. Just the opposite. It gives us a reason to talk about Mary.
Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Marian Titles
This essential theological document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith responds to requests concerning Marian devotion and clarifies the proper foundations of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The central theme running throughout the Note is Mary’s motherhood with respect to believers, presenting her as the Mother of the Faithful People of God. The text seeks to maintain a necessary balance between the unique mediation of Christ, the sole Redeemer, and Mary’s cooperation in the work of salvation.
Key areas explored include:
- Mary’s Cooperation in Salvation: Her participation in Christ's saving work is explored from the Annunciation (her “Yes”) to her presence at the Cross. She is presented as the prototype, model, and exemplar of what God wants to accomplish in every redeemed person.
- Controversial Marian Titles: The Note addresses titles such as "Co-redemptrix" and "Mediatrix". It clarifies that the title "Co-redemptrix" should be avoided because it risks obscuring Christ’s unique salvific mediation.
- Mary’s Role as Mediatrix: The term "Mediatrix," when applied to Mary, must be understood in a clearly subordinate and maternal manner. Her influence is defined by her maternal intercession and help, which encourages believers to open their hearts to Christ's sanctifying grace. Her role in no way diminishes the unique dignity and efficacy of Christ, the one Mediator.
- The First Disciple: Mary is celebrated as the "first disciple" and a model of faith and charity for the Church, teaching Christians to receive and preserve Christ's grace.
Discover a profound reflection on the beauty of Marian devotion and the harmony of the Christian message, rooted deeply in Sacred Scripture and Tradition. This document serves to accompany and sustain the love of Mary and trust in her maternal intercession.