New features:
- Improved feedback and support flow
- Bottom tab bar navigation persisted across most screens
- Bible Guide swipe gesture indicator
- Updated design of carousels and banners

Bug Fixes:
- Player overlaying Lectio Divina session
- Article audio playing in background
- Wrong ordering of podcast episodes
- Minor bugs and improvements

New features:
- Improved feedback and support flow
- Bottom tab bar navigation persisted across most screens
- Bible Guide swipe gesture indicator
- Updated design of carousels and banners

Bug Fixes:
- Player overlaying Lectio Divina session
- Article audio playing in background
- Wrong ordering of podcast episodes
- Minor bugs and improvements

Fixed podcast episode list pagination;
Updated onboarding paywall;
Other minor improvements and fixes.

Updated the design of Articles and Podcasts for a cleaner look and better experience

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Redesigned Player UI with a cleaner look and better usability; redesigned articles; updated onboarding; minor improvements.

Discover more with the new Explore section — browse themed collections and find content you’ll love.

Updated onboarding, podcast descriptions and added daily reflection bookmarks.

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

We’ve completely redesigned the onboarding flow to make getting started smoother, faster, and more intuitive. We also resolved several issues to enhance stability and overall performance.

We've updated the look of our Premium content to help you quickly and easily find your next favorite Study Plans, Bible Studies, and Podcasts.
We also added a new Bible Commentary feature that lets you view insightful comments on specific verses for deeper understanding.

Explore more with updated daily reflection buttons;
Study plans now open to your last visited day.

Search Articles and Study Plans: Now find Articles and Study Plans directly in search results;
Listen to the Catechism: Audiobook playback is here for the Catechism reader!
Catechism Companion: Learn more with extra resources for "Catechism in a Year" podcast episodes.

Email Link Login: Log in securely using an email link - no password required;
In-app shopping: Buy physical products directly in the app using our integrated checkout;
Updated sharing: Share your favorite daily reflections or specific days from study plans to inspire others.

Download Bible Audiobooks: You can now download Bible chapters for offline listening (inspired by Matt L.);
Daily Reflection Sharing: Share inspiring daily reflection videos with friends;
Background Video Playback: Enjoy seamless video playback while multitasking or with the screen off;
Images in Podcast Content: Dive deeper into podcasts with attached images in additional content.

Advanced Search: Discover more! Search across the Bible, Catechism, Podcasts and more;
Paywall update: New users now get a 3-month free trial.

• NAB translations from USCCB are now available in Daily Readings;
• Your email address will be prefilled on the login screen if you log out;
• We have updated the tutorial shown when you register with Ascension;
• Let the author of your favorite Study Plan hear how much you have enjoyed it via a new feedback button;
• See more details up close while zooming in on the Sacred Art while praying the Rosary.

Access The Rosary in a Year podcast with a new Home screen shortcut and jump straight into the Rosary Prayer from any episode;
More podcast transcripts are now available, making it easier to follow every word.

Introducing guided Rosary prayer experience: Select from multiple voice recordings and follow along with visual progress and additional content.

This version includes support for new podcast types. Stay tuned for new podcasts coming to the app soon!

- Enjoy the streamlined the onboarding experience – we have made it even easier for you to enjoy Ascension content after you sign up by removing the tutorial and unnecessary popups;
- Improved Progress Tracking: Fixed issues with saving progress in Bible and Catechism books, so you can seamlessly pick up where you left off;
- Enhanced Calendar Performance: Improved the performance and stability of Calendar, making it easier to access and enjoy your daily content seamlessly;
- We fixed issue with player animation so you can play your favorite podcasts without distractions.

- Have you already signed up for the upcoming Face to Face: Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz Study Plan? We have now fixed the repeating daily waitlist notifications;
- See the best and most anticipated recommendations from Ascension in the new Featured section on the app's Home screen.

- Join a waitlist for an upcoming Study Plan and get notified via SMS when it will be published;
- See more details when you listen to Podcasts, Study Plans, and Bible Studies on your device's lock screen or your car's display;
- Found your favorite Study Plan? You can now discover more about its author on the Plan Intro page;
- Discover more Study Plans by the authors that appeal to you the most using Filters in the Plans tab;
- Minor bugfixes;

- Join a waitlist for an upcoming Study Plan and get notified via SMS when it will be published;
- See more details when you listen to Podcasts, Study Plans, and Bible Studies on your device's lock screen or your car's display;
- Found your favorite Study Plan? You can now discover more about its author on the Plan Intro page;
- Discover more Study Plans by the authors that appeal to you the most using Filters in the Plans tab.

Updated Study Plans:
- access the collection of Study Plans quicker from a brand new tab or a shortcut on the home screen;
- share your favorite Study Plans with family or friends;
- view how many days you have already completed in the Active Plans section on the home screen.

- Study Plans: Browse a growing collection of video, audio, and written Study Plans designed to walk with you daily as you learn more about the Bible, grow as a Catholic, and strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ.