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The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
The chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman Pontiff... Read more
Pope Francis on Assumption feast: 'Humility is the way that leads to heaven'
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those... Read more
Vatican cardinal marks 70 years since proclamation of dogma of the Assumption
Catholics in Rome marked the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the dogma of the Assumption Sunday with a solemn... Read more
Pope Francis asks Mary 'Mother of Hope' to intercede for Nigeria's persecuted Christians
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Mother of Hope,” for Nigeria’s persecuted Christians and... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary’s Assumption was a 'giant leap for mankind'
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was... Read more
Pope Francis gives thousands of rosaries to Christians in Syria
Pope Francis announced Thursday that he is giving 6,000 blessed rosaries to Catholic communities in Syria as a sign of... Read more
Pope Francis entrusts those who are suffering to the Virgin Mary
On the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven, Pope Francis entrusted any person who is suffering, in mind... Read more
