These words angered many at the Vatican as it sounded as if the Pope was saying that the Catholic Church was not necessary for people to be saved. In a statement released from the Vatican yesterday however, it clarified the Pope’s statements saying that doing good is one thing but that atheists and all non-Catholics cannot be saved, and should expect to go to hell unless they willingly join the Catholic Church.
Such a statement is a stark departure from Pope Francis’ ministry so far and it will be interesting to hear his personal response regarding this statement.
It a related story… Atheists still do not appear to be concerned about their “ impending doom… “
Thoughts?