Can an unbaptized baby go to heaven?

[glennB]

Hello there.

My present location is Doha. I have a non-catholic friend who had just given birth to a baby girl. After two hours the baby died. But during her pregnancy the doctor has already declared that the baby inside the womb is suffering a certain illness. They buried the baby in a cemetery for departed expats without any blessing from a priest.

Considering this case, what is the catholic teaching for the unbaptized baby?

God Bless you All.

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

These links should be helpful in understanding the Church’s teachings on the salvation of unbaptized children and baptism by the desire of others. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

Recommended Reading:
Do non-viable embryos have souls?
Souls of aborted babies and of miscarriages
Early Pregnancy Loss and Salvation
Where do miscarried babies go?

Can a baby be baptized by the strong faith of others?
Can other peoples’ desire that someone be baptized be considered Baptism by Desire?

Recommended Resources:
Baptismal Grace
Do Aborted Babies Go To Heaven?