[sempertrad]

Many years ago, my sister mis-carried in her 7th or 8th month, as soon as that baby's skin started to show, before it (he) was even fully out of the womb, the nurse, anxiously waiting, instantly baptised that infant because ya just never know.

Though you say it was many years ago, I'm very sorry for your family's loss.

How blessed your sister was to have the nurse she did! Sadly, I don't think there are too many who would have made baptism the top priority.

if God chooses to grant those infants with original sin into heaven, he never made mention of it and the Church has been cautiously quiet about it for a long time.

I wonder if it's possible that Our Lord allowed His Passion and death to suffice for all babies and children who would die without Baptism...

You offered good food for thought in your post. Thanks, Stubborn.

[Stubborn]

Thanks for the kind words!

I wonder if it's possible that Our Lord allowed His Passion and death to suffice for all babies and children who would die without Baptism

Sure wish the church would declare what actually happens - with a clear declaration. Seems that with the millions of victims these days - which far surpass anything in history - the magisterium - or the pope, needs to now, more than ever, step up to the plate. I wonder why they have never done so.