Why do Catholics pray for the dead?

Pope Francis on All Souls’ Day: Do you desire heaven above everything else?

On All Souls’ Day, Pope Francis urged Christians not to “compromise with the Gospel,” but to take Jesus’ words seriously when he says we will be judged by how we treat the poor.

Why do Catholics pray for the dead? — and other questions about purgatory answered On All Souls’ Day, the Catholic Church remembers all those who have died and prays for them in a particular way.

Irish priest reprimanded by bishop for homilies about sin

In his sermon, the Irish priest said “you rarely hear about sin, but it’s rampant,” adding: “We see it in the promotion of abortion. We see it for example in this lunatic approach of transgenderism.”

At All Souls’ Day Mass, Arlington bishop implores prayers for the faithful departed

The Mass, attended by about 750 people, was followed by Bishop Michael Burbidge's blessing of the gravesites of deceased priests.

Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?

In three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums.