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The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
the ascension of women in society
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His ascension to the papacy widely celebrated here.
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ABC News, 11 May 2025
In 2019, The Two Popes followed the story of Francis’ ascension, and picked up three Oscar nominations, including a nod for Jonathan Pryce for his portrayal of Francis.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
In 2016, following Francis’ ascension after Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013, Farrell was tapped for a Vatican role leading the new Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Lia and Drew, both Naperville Central High School graduates, are behind Crawford’s ascension to the Hall of Fame.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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ABC News, 11 May 2025
In 2019, The Two Popes followed the story of Francis’ ascension, and picked up three Oscar nominations, including a nod for Jonathan Pryce for his portrayal of Francis.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
In 2016, following Francis’ ascension after Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013, Farrell was tapped for a Vatican role leading the new Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Lia and Drew, both Naperville Central High School graduates, are behind Crawford’s ascension to the Hall of Fame.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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ascension
noun
as·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen-chən 
: the act or process of ascending
Geographical Definition
Ascension
geographical name
As·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen(t)-shən
isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400
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