"He has already faced a much more powerful Judge. He will not ride out any scandal. Hopefully, he is now in purgatory, dealing with the sin."
Do you really think a liberal can escape Hell?
God is merciful. So, yes, I think a liberal can escape Hell. What is important in this case is was he in friendship with God at the moment of death.
"All the graces necessary for salvation" promise to the three children regarding devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary "...grace of final repentance" promise to St. Margret Mary regarding devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is my fervent prayer that at the hour of death many people who seem to have left the faith truly repent.