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.

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 ...

After 400 years, the Valencia Cathedral hass reintroduced the performance of the “Mystery of the Assumption of the Virgin” drama as part of the basilica’s festivities to celebrate the Aug.15 ...

Mary, as sinless, also passed from this world in a manner different than the rest of us. But Jesus’ conquest of sin and death is what makes everything, including Mary’s Immaculate Conception ...

Remembering St. Maximilian Kolbe, who gave his life at Auschwitz out of love for another — a powerful witness of faith, ...

Pilgrims carry a sign in St. Peter's Square on Aug. 15, 2023, during Pope Francis' Angelus reflections on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter's Square Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption, the pope entrusted to Mary's care the people around the world experiencing war.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On the feast of Mary’s assumption into heaven, Pope Francis entrusted to her people’s prayers for peace, especially in Ukraine. “The din of weapons drowns out attempts ...