Church Document
Redemptoris Mater
Encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II (1987)
The encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim Church, contemplating her faith and maternal mediation.
Key themes
- Blessed Virgin Mary
- Marian devotion
- Faith
- Pilgrim Church
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Saint John Paul II
Issued date
25 March 1987