Redemptoris Mater

On the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Life of the Pilgrim Church

St. John Paul II1987-03-25Current

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Overview

Contemplates Mary’s faith, maternal role, and presence in the pilgrimage and ecumenical hope of the Church.

Why This Document Matters

It connects Marian doctrine and devotion to Christ, the Church, Scripture, and discipleship.

Historical Context

Issued by St. John Paul II in 1987, this papal encyclical addresses the pastoral, doctrinal, or governing needs of its period while remaining part of the Church's continuing documentary tradition.

Authority and Status

Genre: Papal Encyclical
Authority class: Papal encyclical
Juridical force: Doctrinal and pastoral
Current status: Current
Promulgated: 1987-03-25

Authoritative papal teaching; the weight of individual statements depends on their wording, subject, continuity, and intent.

Key Points

MariologyEcclesiologySpirituality & Prayer

Major Themes

MariologyEcclesiologySpirituality & Prayer

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