Pope Leo XIV to Offer All Souls’ Day Mass at Rome’s Largest Cemetery
Pope Leo will also celebrate a Mass for the soul of the late Pope Francis and deceased cardinals the following day.
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‘Wandering Souls’ or Demonic Masquerade? Why This Debate Is Still Stirring Exorcists and Theologians
Age-old questions about life, death and the mystery that unites both are considered.
A ‘Spooky Tale to Fill the Night’: New Children’s Book Puts Christ Back in Hallowtide
Adults and children alike will appreciate this tale of 'goosebumps and grace.'
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Egyptian Jubilee of Youth Pilgrim Who Died in Rome
According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope privately met with the group of pilgrims on Saturday morning to give spiritual comfort to the young people left shaken by the tragic event.
‘We Must Learn to Listen to Each Other’: Homily for Italian Priest Who Died by Suicide
The funeral of Father Matteo Balzano, a young Italian priest who recently took his own life at the age of 35, was held July 8 in the presence of the faithful — especially young people — he served at the parish in Cannobio in the Piedmont region.
Stories of Grief and Gratitude As Catholics Mobilize to Help After Deadly Texas Flood
Many Catholics in the region have been stepping up to help, converging on Notre Dame Parish in Kerrville, located in the hardest-hit community along the Guadalupe River.
The Texas Floods: How to Answer Your Children Who Are Asking Questions
A call to prayer from a 9-year old who just wanted to know the answer to one question: ‘Did the girls who died go straight to heaven? ...’
Faith Communities Hold Memorial Services for Flood Victims in Texas
Over the last few days, schools and churches in Houston, where many current and former Camp Mystic families reside, have held prayer services and Masses for the victims and their families.
Italian Priest’s Suicide Underscores Humanity of Priests
The tragedy points to the need to support clergy in times of crisis.
Where Hope Never Dies: Roman Underground Cemetery Welcomes Jubilee Pilgrims
The underground cemeteries, nearly 2,000 years old, hold some of the earliest evidence of Christian faith, belief in the dignity of the human body, and hope in eternal life.
