concept   purgatory
culture   Catholicism
statement   Catholic doctrine teaches that purgatory is a temporary state of purification for souls before they enter heaven.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 purgatory Catholicism Belief in the existence of a state of purification or temporary punishment after death, where souls atone for their sins before entering heaven. 1
2 purgatory Catholicism Purgatory is a temporary state after death where souls are purified to enter heaven, according to Catholic and some Christian beliefs. 1
3 purgatory Catholicism Believed to be a temporary state of purification for souls destined for heaven, in accordance with Catholic doctrine. 1