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What is the Catholics belief concerning resurrection of dead and life after death?

The Catholic belief concerning resurrection of the dead and life after death is that all people will eventually be resurrected, and that they will either go to heaven, hell, or purgatory. This belief is based on the teachings of the Bible, which state that "all who are in the graves will hear his voice and come out — those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of condemnation" (John 5:28-29).

Heaven is a place of perfect happiness and joy where people will be reunited with God and their loved ones. Purgatory is a temporary state of purification for those who have not fully atoned for their sins but are destined for heaven. Hell is a place of eternal punishment for those who have rejected God and his love.

The Catholic belief in resurrection and life after death is a source of great hope and comfort to many people. It provides the assurance that even though death is a reality, it is not the end of our existence. Instead, it is a passageway to a new and better life.