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Mary's unique role and Jesus' origins
- Mary's divine motherhood, virginal conception, and perpetual virginity are key tenets of Catholic faith.
- These doctrines explain Jesus's unique origins and Mary's role.
Addressing the "Siblings" of Jesus
- Some question Mary's perpetual virginity due to biblical mentions of Jesus's siblings.
- The Church clarifies that these figures are close relatives, not Mary's children.
St. Jerome's Defense
- St. Jerome initially saw no need to defend Mary's perpetual virginity, believing it universally accepted.
- He only wrote a defense when pressured, showing how novel the opposing view was.