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Cardinal in Cape Verde Urges Faithful to “live with hope, deep friendship with God” on Solemnity of the Assumption

Aug 17, 2024

On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary marked August 15, the Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called on the faithful to embrace lives of hope, determination, and deep friendship with God. 

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption on Aug. 15, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Mary Goes Before us on the Journey of life

Aug 15, 2024

During his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption, Pope Francis reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes before us on the journey.”

The Sistine Chapel. / Credit: marcobrivio.photography/Shutterstock

The Sistine Chapel Was Consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: Five Things to Know

Aug 15, 2024

The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman pontiff from 1471 to 1484.

Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, Lourdes, France. / Credit: Elise Harris/CNA

French Government Warns of "very high" Terrorist Threat on Catholic Solemnity

Aug 14, 2024

According to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures. 

Pope Francis speaks to the crowd assembled in St. Peter's Square on Aug. 15, 2023, for the recitation of the Angelus on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls for a "spirit of service" on Feast of Mary’s Assumption

Aug 15, 2023

Pope Francis on Tuesday urged the faithful to adopt a “spirit of service,” pointing to the example of the Blessed Mother who went in haste to help her expectant cousin Elizabeth.

Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso's Ouagadougou Archdiocese addressing pilgrims during the 26th Archdiocesan pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Yagma.

Cardinal in Burkina Faso Cautions against “false policies” on Procreation, Family Life

Aug 17, 2021

The Cardinal in Burkina Faso has cautioned against “false policies” on procreation and family life in Africa, including attempts to link “our poverty … to our numbers.”

Pope Francis speaks at the at the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens on May 31st, 2021. Vatican Media/CNA

“Humility is the way that leads to heaven”: Pope Francis on Solemnity of Assumption

Aug 15, 2021

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those who humble themselves.

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Pope Francis Asks Mary "Mother of Hope" to Intercede for Nigeria's Persecuted Christians

Aug 15, 2020

Pope Francis prayed Saturday for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Mother of Hope,” for Nigeria’s persecuted Christians and for peace in conflicts in Africa.

Pope Francis offers Mass in Gyumri, Armenia June 25, 2016. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Mary’s Assumption into Heaven was a "giant leap for mankind": Pope Francis

Aug 15, 2020

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was an infinitely greater achievement than man’s first steps on the moon.