Assumption of Mary Novena observed in Italy and Philippines

The Catholic faithful observed a novena to the Assumption of Mary from August 6 to August 14, reciting daily prayers that honor the Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Mother of God and proclaim her as Queen of angels and saints.

The prayers cite the dogma defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950 that Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. The first‑day prayer of the novena was published online for believers in the Philippines, while the full novena was promoted by a religious group in Italy.