Circles of Hell

[Extra ecclesiam nulla salus]

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you,

I was wondering if the 9 circles of Hell from Dante's Inferno are considered church doctrine? and If They are not, I was wondering if many of the clergy and laity consider them "unofficial" church Doctrine?


yours in Christ,


sam

[Pio Nono]

JMJ
3/16 - Fifth Wednesday of Lent

Extra ecclesiam nulla salus,

To my knowledge, the Church has never officially recognized as dogma Dante's division of Hell. I could be wrong, but I believe it was simply a literary device of Dante. Many people could believe in them, but I think that such a belief would be out of ignorance of the teachings of the Church. Hope this helps.

Yours,
Pio Nono