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| − | '''Purgatory''' is | + | '''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> |
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Revision as of 11:02, April 23, 2007
Purgatory is the Roman Catholic doctrine on the fate of 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.[1]
References
- ↑ Catechism of the Catholic Church. Accessed April 23, 2007.