Along with praying for the holy souls, a second goal of the confraternity is to help Catholics understand the teachings on purgatory and indulgences. On All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, Archbishop Vigneron ...

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. Pope Francis says Mass for All Souls' ...

Catholics are required to attend Mass every Sunday and on specific holy days of obligation. In 2026, one of those days also ...

November begins with two unique liturgical celebrations in the Church's calendar. All Saints Day starts off the month with a holy day of obligation, when Catholics are required to attend Mass.