Footnote

a According to a Catholic catechism, Mary was “preserved by the grace of God from every stain of sin from her conception onwards” (the dogma of the Immaculate Conception), and at the end of her earthly existence, she was taken up “body and soul” into heaven (the dogma of the Assumption).​—Signore, da chi andremo?​—Il catechismo degli adulti (Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?​—Catechism for Adults).