Not only is there a biblical basis for the teaching on purgatory, but the teaching also makes sense based on the promises contained in Scripture to those who have been called to be saints.

The Church grants a plenary indulgence just for visiting a cemetery during Nov. 1-8 and praying for the dead. All we need to ...

This Sunday is a time to commemorate all the faithful departed, to remember prayerfully God’s benevolent mercy, and to recall Christ who is the light of the world, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.

Eternal rest grant unto our deceased loved ones, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy ...

As Catholics prepare to enter All Souls’ Month in November, diocesan priests and parishioners suggest ways to pray for the dead both in November and throughout the year.

All Souls' Day 2025 will be observed on Sunday, 2 November. Across India, churches and families light candles, offer prayers, and remember loved ones who have journeyed to heaven. From Goa to Kerala, ...

Indore: The Catholic community in Indore observed All Souls' Day with prayers and remembrance for their departed loved ones on Sunday. Holy masses wer.

LINGAYEN-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Monday said there is more than just remembering our dearly departed during ...

Like every year, hundreds of people gathered at the Dhaka Christian Cemetery in Wari to offer prayers and pay tribute to the departed souls on the occasion, also known as the Day of Remembrance for ...

Hyderabad: The Christian community across Hyderabad came together on All Souls’ Day to remember and pray for the departed souls. The day, marked with deep faith and solemnity, saw hundreds ...