How can we believe in such a place as Purgatory?

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How can we believe that there is such a place as Purgatory, is this true or just an old time tale from The Church of many years ago?

Johnson

 

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These links should be helpful for understanding the Catholic Church’s teachings on praying for the dead. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
**Recommended Reading:
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• Purgatory
• ** The Roots of Purgatory**
• ** If the souls in purgatory are destined for heaven, why do we pray for them?**