Halloween
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Spooky, scary, saintly? How Catholics can see Halloween at its best
“Visible symbols of death thus represent a reminder of the last things — death, judgment, heaven, and hell,” said Bishop... Read more
Costumes of demons, witches, and the dead open the door to the devil, priest says
Father Javier Ortega, a priest of the Diocese of Alcalá de Henares in Spain, said costumes of demons, witches, and... 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
New film ‘Monster Summer’ offers a wholesome adventure-thriller for the entire family
“Monster Summer,” a new movie directed by Catholic actor David Henrie and starring Mel Gibson, opens in theaters Oct. 4. 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
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Islamic terrorist attack in Somalia
Somalia’s president said that at least 100 people were killed in the terrorist attack. Read more
Are Halloween ‘hell houses’ a good way to save souls?
Popular among evangelical Protestant churches in the South, these “judgment houses” typically stage dramatic representations depicting what happens after people... Read more
The hallowed tradition of cemetery Masses
There are many different cultural traditions around Allhallowtide, but one of the most consistently honored is the practice of visiting... 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
Memento mori - Why this religious sister wants you to think about your death
Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP, has had an interesting Twitter project for the last year and a half: she has... Read more
Number of Americans who say they are witches is on the rise
The number of Americans who claim to be witches has increased dramatically over the past 30 years. Read more
Why your 'sexy nun' Halloween costume isn't funny
In 2015, the president of the University of Louisville issued an official apology, after a photo depicting him dressed in... Read more
March of Saints aims to catechize Filipino children about heaven
Families in Manila are gearing up to march in a colorful Oct. 31 parade dressed as their favorite saints, to... Read more
