Is it the case, as some spiritual writers suggest, that the least pains in purgatory surpass the greatest earthly suffering? Or, as others propose, that the joys of purgatory surpass the greatest ...

We take a look at what the Catholic saints and theologians have to say about the afterlife. According to Réginald Marie Garrigou-Lagrange OP (1877–1964), this is a place where almost all souls go for ...

(RNS) A reworked version of purgatory is something that has intrigued some Protestants, and it seems to have won over more than a few. (RNS) This Sunday (Nov. 2), on what is known as All Souls’ Day, ...

On All Souls’ Day, the Catholic Church remembers all those who have died and prays for them in a particular way. But why do Catholics pray for the souls of the dead — not only on Nov. 2 but also on ...

Dating purgatory isn't where you want to be if you're in search of something real. Yet, it's where a lot of us end up. We also voluntarily remain in dating purgatory, no matter how awful it is, by ...

It is likely that at some point you will be selected for a high-profile assignment or project. Prominent opportunities are presented as a way for employees to make a significant mark within the ...

Ariel Castro was to have spent a millennium in prison. That was his punishment after being found guilty of 937 criminal counts, including kidnapping, rape and murder. To be more exact, he was to serve ...

Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of suicide. Despite the title’s implications, Purgatory Jack largely centers on underground punk artist Viv Vacious (Alexandra Beaton) who finds herself in ...

According to Réginald Marie Garrigou-Lagrange OP (1877–1964), this is a place where almost all souls go for cleansing and mercy. The French Catholic theologian says, "Souls that completely escape all ...