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Assumption of the Virgin Mary, fresco painting in San Petronio Basilica in Bologna, Italy. / Zvonimir Atletic / Shutterstock.

The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven Explained

Aug 15, 2020

On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into Heaven.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ celebrated Sunday, June 14, 2020.

On Corpus Christi Sunday, Bishops in Africa Pray for “spiritual healing via the Eucharist”

Jun 15, 2020

On Corpus Christi Sunday, various Church leaders in Africa have used the occasion of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ marked Sunday, June 14 to invite the people of God in their respective churches to pray for spiritual healing through the Eucharist, which has the ability of transforming lives of Christians.

Eucharistic adoration following the pope's Corpus Christi Mass June 14, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

The Eucharist Gives Us Christ's Healing Love: Pope Francis

Jun 14, 2020

Christ’s presence in the Eucharist heals wounds and transforms bitter negativity into the joy of Lord, Pope Francis said in his homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi Sunday.

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta March 10, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Urges Priests to Bring Eucharist to Sick During Italy Coronavirus Quarantine

Mar 10, 2020

At his morning Mass Tuesday, Pope Francis urged priests to bring the Eucharist to the sick and to accompany medical workers, as Italy begins its first day of a nationwide quarantine.

Cardinal Robert Sarah celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Sept. 28, 2019. Credit: Evandro Inetti/CNA

Cardinal Sarah Reflects on Priesthood as He Marks 50 Years as Priest, 40 Years as Bishop

Sep 29, 2019

Cardinal Robert Sarah reflected on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the meaning of the priesthood in a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Saturday marking his 50th ordination anniversary.