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Was Mary always a virgin?

Church teaching

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In short: Yes, the Church says, always, even in giving birth to the Son of God. CCC 499

The answer, in writing

Church teaching

The Church confesses Mary’s real and perpetual virginity, even in giving birth to the Son of God made man. CCC 499

Our words

Her whole life was given to God. That’s what the Church means by “ever-virgin.”

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Do Catholics worship Mary?

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What is the Assumption of Mary?

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How we know · 1 Catechism paragraph

1. Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 499 (official text on vatican.va).

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