| − | '''Purgatory''' is a dimension of time-space where [[souls]] are sent to be purged of their [[sins]] before entering [[Heaven]]. | + | '''Purgatory''' is the [[Roman Catholic]] doctrine on the fate of [[soul|souls]] that are in [[God]]'s grace but not purified. These souls undergo a final purification after death, and then may enter [[heaven]]. The doctrine of purgatory was formulated at the Councils of Florence and Trent, based on Biblical exegesis.<ref>[http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P2N.HTM Catechism of the Catholic Church.] Accessed April 23, 2007.</ref> |