It is our duty to pray especially for the souls of our family, friends and benefactors, and we pray especially for our priests and consecrated religious. We tend to “canonize” our loved ones ...

(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, ...

What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says on "Purgatory:" 1031. "The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of ...

Susan Tassone is the author of 14 best-selling books, nine of which are specifically on purgatory and considered prime resources on the subject, with the endorsements of more than a dozen cardinals ...

Santa plans to hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort this week. According to the resort, Santa will be spotted skiing down the ...

There is a doctrine in Catholicism that not all souls are prepared for heaven at death, and that some must undergo a spiritual purification in a state or location that the Catholic Church calls ...

Nestled in Rome just outside the Vatican, a small unassuming museum dedicated to the souls in Purgatory displays simple items such as prayer books and clothing. Nothing too unusual, until you realize ...

The lack of snow in the San Juan Mountains is a worrisome harbinger of the season to come for water managers and fire officials. The watershed basin that spans Southwest Colorado has only 66% of the ...

Skiers and snowboarders hoping to avoid the congested line of the main lift at Purgatory Resort may soon find relief via a new front-side chairlift, which is scheduled to be fully operational by next ...

Eggs in purgatory is a dish made with just a few ingredients that’s beautiful to look at. The softly poached eggs make their grand appearance in a “purgatory” of aromatic tomato sauce. Basil and ...