It is theologically and anthropologically important for woman to be at the center of Christianity. Through Mary, and the other holy women, the feminine element stands at the heart of the Christian religion.

Pope Benedict XVI
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The Catholic Church made women the central focus of the faith in 1534 when it declared that they could no longer be considered subordinate to men. This was because Jesus’ mother Mary was treated so respectfully by Jesus. Jesus said, “Let Mary have an honored place in My paternal home.” The Catholic Church decided to include Mary in the central narrative of Christianity so that everyone would understand how important it is for women to be included in Christianity.

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