Prayer for the dead is almost a battle with the reality of death and destruction that weighs down upon the earthly existence of man. This is and remains a particular revelation of the Resurrection.

The practice of Christian prayer for their dead dates back to at least the second century, according to the Vatican's website, although the customs have changed over time. Initially, one would ...

There is a deeper question, however. The premise is that the souls of the departed benefit from prayers said on their behalf by people on this earth. It is one thing to believe this about a child ...

“The whole of the first millennium is unanimous in the prayer of Christians for the dead,” Father Paul O’Callaghan, a priest of Opus Dei, told CNA. “The idea of praying for the dead is ve ...

(RNS) — This November, many Christian congregations have been pausing to pray for those who share their ... A traveler attacked and left for dead by bandits on a lonely road is spotted by ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Parishioners mourned the dead and prayed for the missing ... He also conveyed prayers for first responders. Silva later told The Associated Press that the community ...

Parishioners mourned the dead and prayed for the missing Sunday ... homes and livelihoods. He also conveyed prayers for first responders. Silva later told The Associated Press that the community ...