Tag: All Souls Day

Despite cultural differences, we share a common desire to memorialize the dead

The annual tradition that combines Catholic religious rites with the country’s penchant for festivity is popularly called ‘Undas’

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Filipinos are expected to visit cemeteries after a two-year hiatus

"It doesn't matter if days or years have passed since our relatives went missing, the anxiety and agony is still in our hearts”

The Church encourages Catholics to pray for the dead as one of the spiritual works of mercy

We always know deep within us that our beloved dead are “umalagad,” our loved ones have always served both in life and in death

"In the midst of these trying times ... the only thing that matters, and the real treasure that we have right now, is our faith"

An official tally shows more than 60,000 people have poured into the sprawling Manila North Cemetery over the past few days

Binigyang diin ni Cardinal Advincula na makabuluhan ang pagbubuklod ng pamilya sa panalangin tanda ng pagmamahal sa mga yumaong kaanak

The annual two-day tradition of visiting tombs is a major family affair before the pandemic and an occasion for celebrations