Pope Pius XII proclaims Assumption dogma

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Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of Our Lady a dogma in 1950. A 5-year-old boy, Gilles Bouhours, allegedly inspired the decision. The Assumption is celebrated on August 15.

SourcesThe Southern Cross ACI Digital InfoVaticana

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Earlier version, Saturday 15 August

Pope Pius XII declares Assumption of Mary a dogma

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Aug 14, 8:25 PM The Southern Cross Where Mary was Assumed into Heaven
Aug 14, 8:40 PM InfoVaticana María, asunta en cuerpo y alma al cielo, es coronada reina de Cielos y tierra por ser la Madre del Rey
Aug 14, 9:30 PM ACI Digital Menino de 5 anos “ajudou” Pio XII a proclamar o dogma da Assunção da Virgem Maria

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