Luke 16:19-26 is one reference that Catholics use for purgatory. As far as the saints go, all believers are saints, but Catholics take it a step further and canonize those whose special deeds deserve sainthood. Think Mother Teresa. In the confessional, we are actually confessing to God through the priest. I know that might sound weird, but it is what we believe. A lot of Catholic traditions are misunderstood, but our traditions are our core of our faith.
The Vatican is an evil establishment.
Not Christians they are Catholics.
You are ignorant. Catholics are Christians.
Technically yes, but they do deviate somewhat from the Bible and the teachings of Jesus.
Where in the Bible does it mention Saints? Where does it mention Purgatory? Where does it mention requiring confession to a priest? I could list more.
Luke 16:19-26 is one reference that Catholics use for purgatory. As far as the saints go, all believers are saints, but Catholics take it a step further and canonize those whose special deeds deserve sainthood. Think Mother Teresa. In the confessional, we are actually confessing to God through the priest. I know that might sound weird, but it is what we believe. A lot of Catholic traditions are misunderstood, but our traditions are our core of our faith.