Tag: Assumption
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The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Aug 15, 2024 / 06:00 am On Aug. 15, 1483, Pope Sixtus IV consecrated the Sistine Chapel to Our Lady of the Assumption. Today, as we celebrate the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, let’s take a closer look at this historic chapel. One of the most popular tourist attractions…