Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs.

教皇格里高利三世将11月1日定为万圣节，以此纪念圣人和殉道者。

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The Christian holiday of All Hallows' Eve, celebrated on the same date, was originally celebrated on May 13, and was moved to its present date by Gregory III in the eighth century.

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Syria's Patriarch Gregory III Laham of Antioch, who heads the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, on Thursday invited Francis to visit Syria, Jerusalem and Lebanon for peace and reconciliation, according to Syria's official news agency.

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Ahlers and Gregory Clary and journalist Martin Rand III contributed to this report.

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