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“The Most Holy Roman Church firmly believes, professes and preaches that none of those existing outside the Catholic Church, not only pagans, also Jews, heretics, and schismatics can ever be partakers of eternal life, but that they are to go into the eternal fire 'which was prepared for the devil and his angels' (Mt. 25:41) unless before death they are joined with Her... No one, let his almsgiving be as great as it may, no one, even if he pour out his blood for the Name of Christ can be saved unless they abide within the bosom and unity of the Catholic Church.”

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Pope Eugene IV
Pope Eugene IV

Pope Eugene IV, born in 1383 and died on February 23, 1447, was the 216th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. His reign coincided with the early stages of the Renaissance in Europe, and he was known for his efforts to reform the Church. more

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