[ovrtaxt]

Well, they're dead. Umm, I think it's too late for God to show His mercy on them. Once you're dead, that's it. You have made the choice. He was available to them their whole life. I think the Pope is getting his timing mixed up.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Catholics believe that the dead can be saved.

[Aquinasfan]

You have made the choice. He was available to them their whole life. I think the Pope is getting his timing mixed up.

If Luther hadn't deliberately removed books from the Bible containing references to praying for the dead you would know that this practice is both historical and scriptural (2 Maccabees 12:38-46).

[my_pointy_head_is_sharp]

"We pray for the victims today, may they rest in peace, and may God show mercy and forgiveness for the authors of this horrible terror attack," he said in Polish, according to a translation provided by Vatican Radio. -- the Pope.

Why?? The authors of this attack belong in Hell. Why sully Heaven with their presence? Evil belongs in its rightful place.

Well, they're dead. Umm, I think it's too late for God to show His mercy on them. Once you're dead, that's it. You have made the choice. He was available to them their whole life. I think the Pope is getting his timing mixed up.

The Pope is Catholic. Catholics believe that you go to Purgatory when you die, not directly to Heaven or Hell. Purgatory is the place where you pay for your sins. Once you've suffered for your sins, then you are worthy to enter Heaven.