Why do Catholics venerate Mary?

Luke 1:48: "All generations will call me blessed." Mary is venerated for her unique role in salvation. John 2:3-5: "Do whatever he tells you." Mary intercedes at Cana, showing her mediating role. Galatians 4:4: "God sent his Son, born of a woman." Mary is the Mother of God, bringing Christ to the world. Luke 1:42: "Blessed are you among women." Mary is blessed among all women for her purity. Genesis 3:15: "I will put enmity between you and the woman." Mary is the new Eve, cooperating in victory over sin. Revelation 12:1: "A woman clothed with the sun." Mary is the glorious woman exalted in Heaven. Luke 1:38: "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord." Mary is a model of faith and obedience to God's will. John 19:26-27: "Behold your mother." Jesus gives Mary as our spiritual Mother. Acts 1:14: "They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with Mary." Mary intercedes for the Church in prayer. Isaiah 7:14: "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son." Mary is the Virgin chosen to bring forth the Savior. Our Lady of the Pillar (1st century): According to tradition, Mary appeared to Saint James in Zaragoza, affirming her help and presence among the apostles from the beginning of the Church. "Sub Tuum Praesidium" (3rd century): "Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God." This is the oldest known Marian prayer, demonstrating veneration and trust in Mary as a protector since the early centuries of Christianity. Images of Mary in the Catacombs of Priscilla (2nd-3rd century): In the Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome, there is one of the oldest depictions of the Virgin Mary, showing her with the Child Jesus in her arms. This image is visual evidence that veneration of Mary existed among early Christians, highlighting her importance as the Mother of God.