Hell is not punishment from a vengeful God, but the natural consequence of rejecting God - the Source of joy and life ... you today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:42-43] According ...

Instead, he should pray for the dead ... God release you from all punishments in this life and in the life to come. May he open to you the gates of paradise and welcome you to everlasting joy.

Joining the Pope, Catholic clergy around the country offered prayers for the deceased and condolences for victims’ loved ones ...