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.

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.

“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 ...

For All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2, Francis will continue his custom of holding a Mass in a local cemetery to pray for the dead, especially the holy souls in purgatory.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport's Forest Park Cemeteries will celebrate All Souls' Day with Blessing of the Graves observances on Sunday.

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?