The Ascension is a wondrous event: The Lord, by his own power, ascends to heaven. In so doing, he opens a path for us, too. As Pope St. John Paul II reminded the faithful in 1979 : “Jesus took ...

On May 9, Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of Christianity's most important feasts.

Tomorrow (June 2) is Ascension Day 2011. In the Christian religion, it commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body was taken to heaven on the Thursday 40 days after his Easter resurrection.

He ascended near Bethany, traditionally from the Mount of Olives. On its lower slopes was the garden of terrible memory, of agony and of betrayal. The hands he raised in blessing as he was parting ...

But that can only happen because in Christ’s ascension, history enters heaven. It does not, as we popularly assume, stop at heaven’s door. Heaven does more than set history right.

Ascension Day is an important moment in the Christian calendar, marking Jesus' return to heaven after his resurrection. Choirmaster Chris Williams said: "It's always tricky singing outside, but it ...

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday. It commemorates Jesus' physical ascension into heaven. It falls on the 40th day following Easter Sunday.