Far from being a moment of loss, the Ascension opens up a joyful reality: Christ is closer than ever, not limited by space or ...

A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Find today’s readings here. When I read Luke’s Gospel about the ...

Los Angeles called the neoclassical, Colosseum-like building “the Million Dollar Temple,” though it had cost considerably ...

Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of ...

Rooftops were alive with the sound of singing on Thursday morning in what is an Oxford Ascension Day tradition. Local choirs ...

St. Augustine calls this life the ‘Before Easter’ season — a time of labor, suffering and praise — preparing us for the eternal ‘After Easter’ joy of heaven.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended her greetings to all Christians in Namibia and across the world commemorating Ascension Day.

Religious news this week is marked by the Feast of the Ascension. Assumptionist Father Arnaud Alibert, La Croix’s chief ...

In an incredibly rare move, Queen Mary of Denmark posted a series of photographs that she herself had taken in the spring and autumn residence she shares with King Frederik, who recently celebrated ...

Inside the evolving faith lives of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who had attended an Episcopal church in the months ...

Ahead of Ascension Day tomorrow, we’re looking back at the key date in the Christian calendar and how we’ve marked it over the years.

Today is Ascension Day, a national holiday in Denmark. It takes place 40 days after Easter and represents the day Christians believe Jesus went up to Heaven after coming back to life. Most of the ...