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Prayers for the dead help the living, too, pope says
- Nov 5, 2020
Praying for the dead and asking God to welcome them into his presence forever helps Christians remember what life and death are really about, Pope Francis said.
Hope gives life meaning, pope says praying for the dead
- Nov 2, 2020
Pope Francis Monday marked the Catholic feast of All Souls Day by celebrating a private livestreamed Mass in the Vatican’s German cemetery, telling viewers hope gives life greater meaning.
Catholic cemetery in Salt Lake City works to uncover graves of ‘lost souls’
- Nov 2, 2020
In the historical area of Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery is a wide swath of grass unmarked by headstones.
For Mexico’s doctors, an especially mournful Day of the Dead
- Nov 2, 2020
Mexico has reported more than 924,000 confirmed coronavirus infections and nearly 140.000 deaths listed as confirmed or probable, though experts say the actual numbers are likely significantly higher.
For many Latinos, virus deaths loom over Day of the Dead
- Oct 31, 2020
Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, the annual Mexican tradition of reminiscing about departed loved ones with colorful altars, or ofrendas, is typically celebrated Nov. 1-2. It will undoubtedly be harder for Latino families in the U.S. torn apart by the coronavirus.
Pope to celebrate private Mass for All Souls at Vatican cemetery
- Oct 28, 2020
Due to restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, Pope Francis will celebrate the feast of All Souls with a “strictly private” Mass at a Vatican cemetery.
Vatican extends time to obtain full indulgences for souls in purgatory
- Oct 23, 2020
Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can now be gained throughout the entire month of November, the Vatican said.
Capuchin ‘bone church’ forces us to stare mortality in the face
- Nov 10, 2019
There’s no distracting ourselves or avoiding the indisputable. Our mortality is looking us right in the face. What are we going to do about it?
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