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All Souls Day: praying for the dead in scripture and tradition

All Souls Day is being marked, with Catholic commentary revisiting the practice of praying for the dead. The teaching traces the custom to scriptural passages such as 2 Maccabees and to longstanding Church tradition, including prayers for souls in purgatory. The day, observed on November 2, follows All Saints Day and invites the faithful to offer Masses and prayers for deceased loved ones.

Why now: All Souls Day falls at this time of year, prompting annual reflection on praying for the dead.

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