Dogma of the Assumption

The dogma of the Assumption is a Catholic belief that, at the end of her earthly life, Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up body and soul into heaven. This doctrine affirms that Mary was preserved from original sin and completed her earthly life in a state of grace. It emphasizes her unique role in salvation history and her special closeness to God. Declared a dogma in 1950 by Pope Pius XII, it is a foundational teaching that highlights the honor given to Mary and the hope of the faithful for eternal life in heaven.