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{{controversialInfobox_Contents |topic_name = Roman Catholic Doctrine on the Virgin Mary |subtopics = [[Mary (mother of Jesus)]]* [[Theotokos]]* [[Perpetual virginity of Mary]]* [[Immaculate Conception]]* [[Assumption of Mary]]* [[Roman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix]]* [[Marian prayers]] | [[Rosary]]* [[Visions and apparations]] | [[Marian apparitions]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Immaculate Conception And The Church Fathers : Question and Answer (justforcatholics.org)]]* [[Mary's perpetual virginity - a Coptic perspective (W. Hanna)]] |}}

''In brief'': Like other Christian [[denominations]], the Roman Catholic Church teaches [[Mary(mother of Jesus)|Mary]], a virgin, was the mother of [[Jesus]]. Unlike many other denominations however, it also teaches that Mary was born conceived without [[original sin ]] (the [[Immaculate Conception]]) as well as other controversial ideasdoctrines not usually accepted by other Christian denominations.

'''Explanations'''* [[An overview of Roman Catholic teaching about This doctrine asserts that Mary]]* [[Mariology (theopedia)]]* [[Roman Catholic teaching on stayed virgin during and after the perpetual Virginity birth of Mary]]* [[Roman Catholic teaching on Jesus Christ and thus had no other children. Passages in the Bible which mention the sinlessness brothers and sisters of Mary]] and [[Immaculate Conception]]* [[Jesus are understood by the Roman Catholic teaching on prayers Church to be referring to Mary and Mary as mediator]]* [[Roman Catholic teaching on Mary the Mother counsins of God]] and [[Theotokos]]Jesus.

'''Articles / opinions'''This doctrine teaches that Mary was conceived without original sin and was therefore sinless throughout her life. * ====[[Comments about the perpetual Virginity Assumption of Mary]]====* [[Comments about The "Assumption of Mary" is the teaching that because of her sinlessness and because death is the result of sin, Mary]]* never experienced a physical death but instead was raised alive into the presence of Christ. It was officially recognized as church doctrine by Pope [[Comments about prayers to Mary and MaryPius XII]]* in [[Comments about Mary the Mother of God1950 AD]].* ====[[Comments on the RosaryRoman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix]]====* This doctrine is controversially discussed inside the church. It is not official church teaching and [[Immaculate Conception And The Church Fathers : Question and Answer (justforcatholics.org)Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger]], prior to becoming the Pope, has previously stated his opposition to the doctrine being officially proclaimed. * [[There are a variety of opinions as to what the title co-redemptrix means. It refers to Mary in some way participating in the redemption of humanity and within the limits of traditional Catholic doctrine it could mean that Marythrough her positive response to God's perpetual virginity - a Coptic perspective (Wgrace cooperates in the redemption brought by Christ. Hanna)]]

'''Quotes'''* This doctrine teaches that Mary is worthy of special [[Quotes about Roman Catholic teaching regarding Maryveneration]]and devotion because of her special role in history.

'''See also'''* [[Immaculate Conception]]* ====[[Rosary]]====

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