The Church prays for the dead ... all or some of the following prayers may be used. It is most fitting that family members take part in preparing the body for burial. All make the Sign of the ...

On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful ... who is thirsty come to me. On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus ...

Joining the Pope, Catholic clergy around the country offered prayers for the deceased and condolences for victims’ loved ones ...