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The Catholic Origins of All Hallows Eve
Happy Halloween! 🎃 Lets reclaim the day and its Catholic origins! In the eighth century, on the vigil of the Latin Feast of All Saints, Pope Gregory III dedicated a chapel in St. Peter Basilica to all saints. A century later, Pope Gregory IV declared this celebration a holy day of obligation in the Latin Church. He also adopted the tradition of Germanic Catholics, changing the … Read More The Catholic Origins of All Hallows Eve
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