We do the poor souls a great kindness by our prayers and pious acts to help speed them on their journey to Paradise.

As Nov. 2, All Souls’ Day, the commemoration of all the faithful departed, nears, we ask the good and merciful Lord to grant ...

On All Souls Day, and every day, there is one visitor to purgatory that the souls there especially long to see.

O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the blessed sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on them. Be not severe in your judgments ...

"You … must be perfect," Jesus insisted, "as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Mt 5:48). Without such perfect holiness, ...

Halloween is not an ancient Celtic custom, nor was it invented by the American candy industry. DW explores the unique history ...

do good deeds and give alms — apparently that was believed to have a direct effect on the poor souls in purgatory," Hänel told DW. In the Middle Ages, on the eve of All Saints', people went ...

This holiday’s roots stretch back to the 4th century when Christians sought to solemnly venerate Roman martyrs some 300 years ...

Eternal Father, turn Your Merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners ... Eighth Day "Today bring to me the souls who are detained in purgatory and immerse them in the abyss ...

All Souls' Day, observed on November 2, is a Christian tradition to pray for the faithful departed in purgatory. Celebrations ...

It was believed that on one day of the year – November 1 – the souls of the deceased returned ... for prayers for the dead in purgatory – the poor spirits trapped between heaven and earth.

In the Christian tradition, All Souls’ Day became ... and passing them out to the poor on the holiday, in an attempt to relieve the suffering of souls in purgatory. Over time, the tradition ...