If cats can go to heaven, can they go to purgatory, too?

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Random Nun Clip

On the "Ask Sister" podcast, a mom inquires about the possible fate of Tommy, her son’s moody cat. Sister Maxine and her guest, Franciscan Sr. Shannon Schrein, talk about heaven, hell, animals and moral choices.

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GSR shares clips from our friends at A Nun's Life Ministry. Check out full episodes of all their podcasts (Ask Sister, In Good Faith, Random Nun Clips and more, like the archived Motherhouse Road Trips) on their website, ANunsLife.org.

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