The Origins of Purgatory

The concept of purgatory, an intermediate state between heaven and hell, emerged in Christian tradition during the Middle Ages. Initially absent from early beliefs, it gained traction in the 11th century through theologians like Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas Aquinas, who emphasized the need for a place of purification. Officially recognized by the Catholic Church at the Council of Florence in 1439, purgatory offered hope for redemption and highlighted divine mercy.
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