What is the Assumption of Mary?

A brief overview of Catholic Church teaching on the dogma of the Assumption. Check out the links below for further study.

Pope Pius XII's apostolic constitution defining the dogma:

Dr. Scott Hahn:


EWTN articles:




New Advent Encyclopedia's summary:

Catholic Answers:

Extensive research links:




Catholic Bridge:

American Catholic:

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