What Rome Clarified This Week And Why It Matters

Rome's doctrine office issued a note on November 4, 2025 telling Roman Catholics not to use "Co-redemptrix" for Mary and to treat "Mediatrix" with special prudence, so that nothing eclipses Christ's unique work. I explained where this sits in Rome's system, not a new dogma, but authoritative guidance from the DDF that shapes teaching and devotion while reaffirming Vatican II's guardrail that nothing may add to or subtract from Christ the one Mediator. We opened Scripture, 1 Timothy 2:5–6, Acts 4:12, and Ephesians 1, to anchor salvation, intercession, and every spiritual blessing in Christ alone. I addressed "Mediatrix" directly, distinguishing the biblical office of Mediator, which belongs to Jesus by virtue of his once-for-all sacrifice, from ordinary intercession among believers, and urged plain speech that keeps Christ clear for ordinary people. Finally, I gave practical counsel for conversations with Roman Catholic friends and invited every hearer to come directly to the living Savior who saves to the uttermost.