John Patrick Grace: Jesus’ Mother Mary as ‘Theotokos’ or ‘Mother of God’ (Opinion)

John Patrick Grace: Jesus’ mother Mary as ‘Theotokos’ or ‘Mother of God’ (Opinion)

Catholics officially call her “the blessed virgin Mary” and also “the mother of God.” In the effort to heal the historical wounds in the Christian body, conflicting understandings of Mary pose one of the most formidable obstacles.

Pope: Church needs to promote greater study, understanding of Mary

The Catholic Church needs the theological study and model of Mary, Pope Leo XIV said, calling for a great promotion of Mariology in parishes, religious life and educational centers.

Pope Leo XIV: Church needs to promote greater study, understanding of Mary, who is 'always ready to respond' - The Dialog

VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church needs the theological study and model of Mary, Pope Leo XIV said, calling for a great promotion of Mariology in parishes, religious life and educational centers. Mary, the mother of Jesus, “never ceases to open doors, build bridges, break down walls and help humanity to live in peace and in the harmony of diversity,” he said Sept. 6 during an audience with some 600 scholars attending a conference on Mariology. …

Pope: Church needs to promote greater study, understanding of Mary - The Record Newspaper

Pope Leo XIV greeted scholars and others taking part in a conference on Mariology, organized by the Pontifical International Marian Academy, during an audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Sept. 6, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church needs the theological study and model of Mary, Pope Leo XIV said, calling for a great promotion of Mariology in parishes, religious…

Pope: Church needs to promote greater study, understanding of Mary - Catholic Review

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church needs the theological study and model of Mary, Pope Leo XIV said, calling for a great promotion of Mariology in parishes, religious life and educational centers. Mary, the mother of Jesus, “never ceases to open doors, build bridges, break down walls and help humanity to live in peace and in the harmony of diversity,” he said Sept. 6 during an audience with some 600 scholars attending a conference on Mario…