Pope francis hell does not exist

A provocative topic!

Pope Francis has indeed made some statements that have sparked controversy and debate about the nature of hell. In 2018, he sparked a media frenzy when he said that hell does not exist, or at least, not as a place of eternal torment.

In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Pope Francis said: "There is hell, but it is not a place where people are punished. It is a state of being, a state of mind, a state of heart."

He also stated that "the idea of a God who is a judge, who is a punisher, is a God of the past, not the God of the present."

Pope Francis' comments were seen as a departure from traditional Catholic teaching, which holds that hell is a place where those who have rejected God's love and mercy will suffer eternal punishment.

However, it's important to note that Pope Francis did not say that hell does not exist at all. Rather, he seemed to be emphasizing the idea that hell is not a physical place, but rather a state of being that is characterized by separation from God and a lack of love and compassion.

In fact, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which is the official teaching document of the Catholic Church, still affirms the existence of hell as a place where those who have rejected God's love and mercy will suffer eternal punishment.

So, while Pope Francis' comments may have been seen as a departure from traditional teaching, they do not necessarily contradict the official teachings of the Catholic Church.

What do you think about Pope Francis' comments on hell? Do you believe that hell is a physical place, or a state of being?