Not only is there a biblical basis for the teaching on purgatory, but the teaching also makes sense based on the promises contained in Scripture to those who have been called to be saints.

After a lifetime of scandal, the president expresses doubt that he will be admitted to paradise. But he appears increasingly ...

All Souls' Day 2025 will be observed on Sunday, 2 November. Across India, churches and families light candles, offer prayers, and remember loved ones who have journeyed to heaven. From Goa to Kerala, ...

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When most people walk into a church hall, they might notice the chairs neatly arranged or the cross at the front. But for ...

The president's thoughts on heaven and hell inspired online commentary, especially among Evangelical and Pentecostal Protestants, who played a major role in his rise to political power. Trump was ...

Pope Leo XIV declared St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the church, also declaring the saint co-patron with St. Thomas ...

Do you ever feel not good enough? Are you worried about your conscience and whether God, if there is one, might have reason to punish you? You are not alone. We all at times feel inadequate. The ...

Outspoken Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen, who is trying to help his team win a second consecutive World ...

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Merging with AI is not heaven, nor is AI the path to heaven. But will there be AI in the new heavens and earth? If the “all ...