In the Catholic tradition, the month of November is dedicated to prayer for the souls in Purgatory and a reminder to us, ahead of Advent, of our own mortality. Nov. 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints.

Then, on Nov. 2, the Catholic Church celebrates All Souls Day, which falls on the same day Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico and throughout the U.S.

Read Dante’s ‘Purgatorio’ for All Souls’ Day We do the poor souls a great kindness by our prayers and pious acts to help speed them on their journey to Paradise.

As part of commemorating the faithful departed on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2 — traditionally known in countries like Mexico as the Day of the Dead — it’s common for people to go to cemeteries ...

“Nov. 2 is All Souls Day because in Catholic tradition, not everybody who dies immediately goes to heaven or to hell. There exists this third area called purgatory in Catholic tradition, which ...

Have you ever spoken to your soul? Today, Nov. 2, is honored as All Souls' Day in certain Catholic, Protestant and even pagan traditions. The origin of this holy day?

Pope Francis prays at the “Garden of Angels” section of the Laurentino Cemetery in Rome on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, 2024. | Credit: Vatican Media By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Nov 2, 2024 / 08:34 am ...

All Souls' Day, observed on November 2, is a Christian tradition to pray for the faithful departed in purgatory. Celebrations include visiting cemeteries, lighting candles, and attending masses.

Pope Francis presides over a ceremony on the occasion of All Souls Day, at the Laurentino cemetery in the outskirts of Rome, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Credit: AP/Andrew Medichini ...

The Rite of Committal will be celebrated following the All-Souls’ Day Mass Saturday, Nov. 2. Mass starts at 10:00 a.m. at the cemetery, the only Catholic cemetery in the area.