Can I have a Mass said for a non-Catholic?

[lightacandle]

Is it allowed for a Catholic to have a mass said for a deceased loved one who was not Catholic? This is very important to me because my father died Aug. of this year and I would like to have a Mass said for his soul.

Thank you.

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Church’s teaching on praying for the deceased. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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