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It’s good to think about Purgatory in prayer and literature as...

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"This mountain's of such sort that climbing it is hardest at the start; but as we rise, the slope grows less unkind." The speaker is...

What exactly does our faith say to justify Purgatory? — Paul...

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By Paul Thigpen, OSV News "You … must be perfect," Jesus insisted, "as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Mt 5:48). Without such perfect holiness,...

Question Corner: If Jesus died for my sins, why do I...

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Q: When I was evangelical, we said a "saved" person went immediately to heaven at death. In a recent homily our priest said most...

Question Corner: Do sins only really get forgiven after your soul...

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Q: I have a confession question. I have heard that past sins, either venial or mortal, even after confessing them stay with you somewhat...

Question Corner: Finding emergency baptismal records, and the mystery of Purgatory

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Q: My cousin is getting married soon and will need to obtain a copy of her baptismal certificate for inclusion in the pre-nuptial enquiry....

Vatican: Indulgences for souls in Purgatory can be obtained through entire...

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VATICAN CITY  -- Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can...

As we pray for the dead, it’s timely to think of...

During the month of November, the Catholic Church asks the faithful to spend 30 days praying for the dead. Pope Francis has underscored this directive:...

Q&A with Father Kenneth Doyle: When are we judged? And are...

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By FATHER KENNETH DOYLE Q. In the Nicene Creed, we recite that Christ "will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead."...