Do Catholics Believe Purgatory is a “Second Chance” at Heaven?

The Catholic teaching on Purgatory is frequently misunderstood, mocked, or dismissed. To many outside the Church, Purgatory sounds like a completely unbiblical invention designed to sell “get out of jail free” cards, or a terrifying middle-ground where souls are locked away to pay off their spiritual debts. The most common misconception is that Purgatory is … Read more

Do Catholics Think the Pope is Perfect? The Myth of Papal Infallibility

If you were to compile a list of the most controversial and misunderstood teachings of the Catholic Church, the papacy would undoubtedly sit right near the top. The misconception usually goes something like this: “Catholics practically worship the Pope. They think everything he says is the absolute word of God, that he never sins, and … Read more

Do Catholics Believe They Can “Earn” Their Way to Heaven? (Faith vs. Works)

If you ask someone on the street what Catholics believe about salvation, they will likely tell you some version of this: “Catholics believe you have to do enough good things—like going to Mass, giving money, and lighting candles—to get into heaven.” This is perhaps one of the most deep-seated misunderstandings of Catholic theology. This misconception … Read more

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