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Does the Pope believe in Hell?

The most senior Catholic in England and Wales says the idea of a burning Hell has never been part of Roman Catholic teaching.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols was speaking after Pope Francis was quoted saying that Hell did not exist. He blamed 'Rome's rumour mill' after a journalist met the Pope.

(Photo: Pope Francis. Credit: Getty Images)

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