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The encyclical states that for a long time numerous petitions have been received from cardinals, patriarchs, archbishops, bishops, priests, religious of both sexes, associations, universities and innumerable private persons, all begging that the bodily
Assumption into heaven of the Blessed Virgin
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We earnestly beg you to inform us about the devotion of your clergy and people (taking into account their faith and piety) toward the
Assumption of the most Blessed Virgin Mary. More especially We wish to know if you, Venerable Brethren, with your learning and prudence consider that the bodily
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