January 28, 2024 | "Divine Justice and the Empty Hell Debate"

Could the fires of hell be unlit, its brimstone untouched? Pope Francis's recent musings on an empty hell have ignited a theological debate that we tackle head-on, examining the eternal balance of divine justice and mercy. This week on Living Catholic, we navigate the profound implications of the Pope's words within the framework of our faith, contrasting his candid oratory with the calculated addresses of his predecessor, Pope John Paul II. Without shying away from the contentious, we consider how today's digital communication landscape amplifies every papal whisper into a shout, bringing a centuries-old conversation into the forefront of religious discourse.************Father Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.