Believers and non-believers alike in many traditionally Roman Catholic societies observe the day. Finka Heynemann, 34, visited Warsaw’s Brodno cemetery on Friday morning with her mother.

Then, on Nov. 2, the Catholic Church celebrates All Souls Day, which falls on the same day Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico and throughout the U.S.

Read Dante’s ‘Purgatorio’ for All Souls’ Day We do the poor souls a great kindness by our prayers and pious acts to help speed them on their journey to Paradise.

As part of commemorating the faithful departed on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2 — traditionally known in countries like Mexico as the Day of the Dead — it’s common for people to go to cemeteries ...

Pope Francis marked All Souls’ Day with a Mass at a Roman cemetery on Saturday, making a special visit to the “Garden of Angels.” More than 100 faithful gathered with Rome Mayor Roberto ...