Limbo - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Encyclopedia - Catholic OnlineLimbo - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Encyclopedia - Catholic Online External link(Late Latin limbus ) a word of Teutonic derivation, meaning literally 'hem' or 'border,' as of a garment, or anything joined on (cf. Italian lembo or English limb ). In theological usage the name is applied to (a) the temporary place or state of the souls of the just who, ...Tagscatholic churchlimboreligionContent typeLINK