On November 2, the Catholic Church commemorates the faithful departed. Praying for the dead is an ancient tradition, asking ...

As part of commemorating the faithful departed on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2 — traditionally known in countries like Mexico as ...

So this is a fitting time to consider Our Lady as “Queen of All Saints” (because that is what she is and we hope to be) and ...

A Catholic archbishop is inviting the faithful to join a global rosary for peace on Oct. 18. At 9 a.m. local time, one million children worldwide will pray the rosary together, seeking divine ...

In the 2017 animated movie "Coco," inspired by the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, we hear sung, “Remember me, though I have to say ‘good-bye.’ Remember me, don’t let it make you cry.

As part of commemorating the faithful departed on All Souls’ Day ... the priest especially recommended offering Masses, prayers, the rosary, sacrifices, alms, and good works on behalf of ...

Read about Mexican Day of the Dead traditions, how they're celebrated in Costa Rica, and learn to make authentic pan de ...

A Catholic archbishop is inviting the faithful to join a global rosary for peace on Oct. 18. At 9 a.m. local time, one ...

Nine years have passed since my husband became one of the faithful departed. The raging grief of the early years has subsided ...

The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) is closely related to All Saints Day. On this day special Masses and prayers are offered with the firm conviction that through the death ...

The rituals became limited to attending the Mass offered for the souls of the faithful departed and visiting graveyards to pray and decorate their graves with flowers, candles, and incense.