036 Mary, Mother of the Church: Why the New Feast Day?




All Things Catholic by Edward Sri show

Summary: We're in Rome today for the very first celebration of "Mary Mother of the Church" - the new feast instituted by Pope Francis this year.  But why do Catholics call Mary "Mother of the Church"?  Is there any Biblical basis for this?  And what does this mean for us today? Recorded today live in St. Peter's Square with Edward Sri's annual Rome pilgrimage group.