In Roman Catholicism, All Soulsā Day is a day for the commemoration of all the faithful departed believed to be in purgatory, observed annually on November 2. Prayers and masses are offered to help cleanse these souls attain purification and enter heaven. The observance follows All Saintsā Day on November 1 and emphasizes remembrance of the dead.
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