http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070420/ts_nm/pope_limbo_dc
2007-04-20 15:01:44 · 12 answers · asked by Princess 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The pope didn't end the concept of limbo. Limbo was never a part of the Catholic faith, but more of a very popular belief. I have not read the article because I can't find it anywhere (only comments about it), but the pope has not changed anything that Catholics believe, only clarified it. I think that it is great that he is clearing up a long misunderstood part of our faith.
2007-04-20 15:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by Chris C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The verdict that limbo could now rest in peace had been expected for years. The document was seen as most likely the final word since limbo was never part of Church doctrine.
In writings before his election as Pope in 2005, the then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger made it clear he believed the concept of limbo should be abandoned because it was "only a theological hypothesis" and "never a defined truth of faith."
2007-04-20 15:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically the Catholics have no say. The Pope is infallable. To go against the Pope or critize the Pope verges on Heresy and can be grounds for excommunication.
2007-04-20 15:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 07:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is really nothing new.
Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved." (Mark 16:15-16)
For centuries, people have wondered about children who died before they were baptized. The Bible does not explicitly state that they will go to heaven.
Limbo was suggested as the place where unbaptized babies went when they died. This idea was never official Church doctrine and has been rejected.
The Church now says that it is not sure what happens to unbaptized babies when they die but she entrusts them to the mercy of God.
With love in Christ.
2007-04-20 17:38:32 · answer #5 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pope Benedict XVI made it clear he believed the concept of limbo should be abandoned because it was "ONLY a theological hypothesis" and "NEVER a defined truth of faith."
2007-04-20 15:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
From my reading of the article, he didn't. Since we can only HOPE that babies who die without baptism go to Heaven, the possibility of Limbo still exists.
2007-04-20 15:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a Christian I find it funny of the silly song and dance that the Catholics do. This coming from someone raised in a Catholic church.
2007-04-20 15:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by Rick 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You mean the dance? The pope is NO fun at all!
2007-04-20 15:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No problem. It was only ever a hypothesis anyway.
Cheers :-)
2007-04-20 15:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by chekeir 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋