Jesus ascended back to heaven 40 days after his resurrection. We know this because Luke tells us ( Acts 1:3 ). It’s a very ...

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

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

Sunday, June 1, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Boston; Hartford, Connecticut; New York; Newark, New Jersey; ...

Rev. Paul Nicholson, S.J., begins his homily for the Ascension with a striking image from Medieval art: Jesus’ feet dangling ...

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

In today’s world, we often find ourselves caught between two cultural poles when it comes to power: one that celebrates ...

But do we even notice Ascension Day, which annually tiptoes by on a Thursday (May 29 in 2025, in case you wondered)? Do we pause to marvel at the message of Jesus’s ascent in a cloud to God’s right ...

The feast of the Ascension bears witness to the lasting truth of love every Easter season. In the Resurrection and Ascension, ...