All Saints Day
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Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November
For centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to... Read more
Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’
In his Angelus address on Friday, the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis spoke about the “identity card” of the... Read more
Catholic books and movies for families to get to know the saints better
Here are several Catholic favorites to get to know some of the Church’s beloved saints a little better. Read more
‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ is title of new book by International Association of Exorcists
“The Dark Charm of Halloween” is the title of a new book launched by the International Association of Exorcists. Read more
On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis says holiness is ‘a gift and a journey’
“Holiness is a gift of God, which we’ve received at baptism. And if we let it grow, it can completely... Read more
What is the process for canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
How to bring peace to the world? Start with sacramental confession, cardinal says
We can take hope in the reconciliation, mercy, and peace of Christ in confession, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza said in a... Read more
Here is what Pope Francis is doing for the week of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
At the Vatican, Pope Francis will mark this holy and significant season with prayer and two liturgies. Read more
Four ways to celebrate ‘Holywins’ with your family on the eve of All Saints
The celebration of “Holywins” is an initiative that originated in Paris in 2002 with the aim of celebrating the eve... Read more
Competitors run in the footsteps of the saints in Vatican’s annual 10K race
The athletes, professional and amateur, ran by the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, and other sites in the Eternal City in... Read more
Pope Francis on All Saints’ Day: True happiness is found by following Jesus
Pope Francis gave a special Angelus address for the Catholic feast of All Saints’ Day. Read more
What to do about Halloween? Catholic moms – and an exorcist – weigh in
As some Catholics see darker elements of some Halloween celebrations, parents often face similar dilemmas; what to do about Halloween? Read more
Pope Francis: The saints are 'authoritative witnesses of Christian hope'
On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis encouraged everyone to follow the model of the saints, who pursued virtue... Read more
The saints show that real people can be holy, Pope Francis says
The saints were real people whose strength to face daily challenges came from the grace of Jesus Christ, showing that... Read more
Vatican official highlights confession on All Saints, All Souls Day
It is fitting for Catholics to go to confession on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and to pray... Read more
Pope on All Saints' Day: Live for heaven, not the world
If a Christian wants to reach heaven, he or she should ask themselves if they are living for the pleasures... Read more
Pope Francis mourns victims in string of recent terror attacks
After nearly 40 people were killed in terrorist attacks this week in Somalia, New York and Afghanistan, Pope Francis voiced... Read more
Pope: the saints weren't perfect, but they allowed God to touch their lives
Pope Francis marked All Saints' Day Wednesday saying the saints are honored not because they were perfect or did everything... Read more
The saints stand out – because they're happy, Pope Francis says
The saints of the Church have many different qualities, but one thing that unites them all is a sense of... Read more
Pope Francis on All Saints Day: Want to be holy? Do what Jesus did
The beatitudes are the most direct path toward happiness and holiness, Pope Francis said during Mass on All Saints Day.... Read more
