Purgatory - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Encyclopedia - Catholic OnlinePurgatory - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Encyclopedia - Catholic Online External linkThe subject is treated under these heads: I. Catholic Doctrine II. Errors III. Proofs IV. Duration and Nature V. Succouring the Dead VI. Indulgences VII. Invocation of SoulsVIII. Utility of Prayer for the Departed I. CATHOLIC DOCTRINE Purgatory (Lat., 'purgare', to make clean, to purify) in ...Tagscatholic churchlimbopurgatoryreligionContent typeLINK