EWTN marks 44 years on the Assumption, a solemnity that commemorates the end of the Virgin Mary’s earthly life and the ...

On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into heaven. But while the feast day, a solemnity, is a relatively new ...

My mother had great devotion to the Blessed Mother. She loved her and turned to her often. As a family, we prayed the rosary ...

Along with the universal church, Catholics in the diocese should reflect on Mary as the model disciple and queen of heaven ...

Officials at Nyaruguru District have expressed the need for more investors in the hospitality sector as Kibeho holy land continues to record increased numbers of pilgrims. The message was delivered on ...

Mary: Assumed into Heaven Jan Frans Beschey, “Assumption of the Virgin” (c. 1750-1767) (photo: Public Domain) Mark Shea Blogs May 27, 2016 ...

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.

A full-length figure of the Virgin Mary, dressed in robes and standing on clouds and a crescent moon. Her hands are folded on her chest, proper right over proper left. At her feet, are the heads and ...

August 15th is a holy day of obligation celebrating the Assumption of Mary, body and soul into heaven. On November 1, 1950 Pope Pius XII declared in Munificentissimus Deus (“The Most Bountiful ...

Pope Francis greets visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to pray the Angelus Aug. 15, 2023. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On the feast of Mary’s assumption into ...

Roman Catholics believe the doctrine of the Assumption, which teaches that at the end of her life, Mary, the mother of Christ, was taken body and soul (i.e. both physically and spiritually) into ...