The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin celebrates the belief that at the end of her earthly life, Mary was "taken up body and soul ...

Aug. 15, 2021: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary A plaque of the Magnificat in English is seen at the Church of the Visitation in Ein Karem, Jerusalem. (Wikimedia Commons ...

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated by Catholics each year on Aug. 15. The day celebrates the assumption of Mary's body and soul into heaven.

User’s Guide to the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

In Rome, with massive solemnity, the canons of Santa Maria Maggiore took down from the altar the painting of Mary and Child known as Salus Populi Romani (Safety of the Roman people). Holding high ...

Considered a holy day of obligation by Catholics and a public holiday in some countries, the Feast of the Assumption “recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the mother of Jesus Christ ...

Virgin Mary at center of Catholic, Orthodox Christian celebrations on Tuesday Tuesday’s Feast of the Assumption, which honors Mary, became dogma in 1950 August 12, 2023 at 2:47 a.m.

The doctrine of the Assumption teaches that at the end of her life, Mary, the mother of Christ, was taken body and soul into heaven.

As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, we are invited to raise our eyes to heaven and contemplate Mary, the Mother of Jesus and our Mother.