Pope’s Angelus Address – Solemnity of the Assumption 2024

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Pope Francis

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Pope Francis led the Angelus Prayer and gave an address on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He said that "the Blessed Virgin is She who goes before us on the journey, reminding us all that our life is also a continuous journey towards the horizon of the definitive encounter."

Pope Francis’ Angelus Address for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Pope Francis

Today, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, we contemplate her ascending in body and soul to the glory of Heaven.

Deacon-strucing Mary – Part 2: The Assumption

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Deacon Pedro

Last week, we reflected a bit about Mary and especially on what it means that she is “Full of Grace”. Perhaps the best reflection on this is from Munificentissimus Deus, the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius XII that I mentioned last week, on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This excerpt is taken from […]

Deacon-structing Mary – Part 1: Full of Grace

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Deacon Pedro

Sit down with Deacon Pedro, as he learns about and reflects on Mary in his three-part series "Deacon-structing: Mary."

Feast of Assumption: Greetings from the Prime Minister

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Andrew Santos

Listed below is an official greeting from Canada’s Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. In the Canadian Church, we celebrate the feast day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary today. As Christians around the world celebrate Assumption Day, I am delighted to extend my heartfelt greetings to all Canadians observing this blessed occasion. The feast day […]

Pope marks Solemnity of Assumption with reflection on Mary’s faith, the Visitation, and the reality of Heaven

Monday, August 16, 2010

Matthew Harrison

Castel Gandolfo was busy yesterday as Pope Benedict XVI marked the solemnity of the Assumption. First there was the celebration of Mass at the Church of St. Thomas, located just across from the summer Papal residence. Later in the day, the Holy Father welcomed the faithful to Castel Gandolfo for his Angelus address. Of course, […]