In the transcript hole_n_one linked to, Matthews said he has experience in the Catholic church because he is one, and the Vatican wouldn't reach a conclusion some are suggesting. I'm not even Catholic, and I find the assertion that it's the Vatican's view Terri be damned to purgatory or Hell or whatever, to be quite a reach.
The Catholic church doesn't talk about particular people being in hell, remembering the parable of the workers, and not knowing what happens to people in their hearts during the dying process. I think this was a statement made in fatigue, desperation, and longing for help.
Chris Matthews is a Ted Kennedy Catholic
I don't think I need to say any thing more
Whoever is saying this about a supposed Vatican view that Terri would be damned is wrong. It's not consistent with the Cathechism, and I'd like to see a quote from the Vatican before I believe ANYONE there would say such a thing. It's crazy.