On August 15, 2025, millions of Christians worldwide commemorated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, marking the belief in Mary's passage to heaven. The celebration drew over 3,500 faithful at Notre-Dame de Paris, where the event was noted for its emotional significance and ongoing popularity following the cathedral's reopening eight months prior. Religious figures, including Pope St. John Paul II and Jesuit priest James Martin, reflected on the spiritual meaning of the Assumption, emphasizing themes of life, love, and faith. The event is observed annually by more than a billion Christians globally.