Why do Catholics teach that only Mary was assumed body & soul into heaven?

[klaubacher]

In 2 Kings 2:11 we read about Elijah being taken to heaven. The gates of heaven weren’t open yet & we are taught that ONLY Mary went to heaven body & soul.

Thank you & God bless

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

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