# Assumption of Mary defined (1950)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1950-assumption-of-mary-defined
Location: Vatican City
Themes: Monasticism

Pope Pius XII defines the Assumption of Mary. At this point in the timeline (1 November 1950), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Pius XII (2 March 1939 – 9 October 1958).

## Why it matters
Assumption of Mary defined mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Pius XII](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-pius-xii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Munificentissimus Deus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munificentissimus_Deus)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Assumption of Mary defined](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Assumption+of+Mary+defined)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)