Council of Vatican II, 1962: 21st Ecumental Council
At the message of the angel, the Virgin Mary received the word of God in her heart and in her body, and gave life to the world. Hence she is acknowledged and honoured as being truly the Mother of God and Mother of the Redeemer
(The Constitution on the Church, Chapter 8, No 53)
At the message of the angel, the Virgin Mary received the word of God in her heart and in her body, and gave life to the world. Hence she is acknowledged and honoured as being truly the Mother of God and Mother of the Redeemer