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

Jesus’ return to heaven was not an awkward stage exit but the climax of our redemption story. For a long time, I never really understood the Ascension. To me, the disciples’ question in Acts 1 ...

The Ascension of Jesus should remind Christians of the promise of Heaven and the power of earthly prayer, Pope Benedict XVI said at the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday. When he ascended into heaven ...

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, a pivotal event in the history of our salvation.

(Jalaluddin Rumi). On two days this week, Christians and Muslims celebrate the ascension to heaven of their beloved Jesus and Muhammad. In spite of their differences, ascending to heaven is ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis commemorated the Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus into heaven by reminding the faithful of their duty to be witnesses of the Gospel every day of the week ...