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Pope Francis celebrates the Chrism Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Holy Thursday in Vatican City. Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis/Getty Images hide caption

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Pope To World: Hell Does Exist

March 30, 2018 • An article by an avowed atheist quoted the pontiff allegedly saying, "Hell does not exist." That set social media aflame and now the Vatican is reminding believers that bad people go to a bad place.

Is It Hateful To Believe In Hell? Bernie Sanders' Questions Prompt Backlash

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally in Omaha, Neb., on April 20. Sanders has been criticized for a recent line of questioning toward a Trump administration nominee, which focused on the man's religious beliefs about damnation. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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Is It Hateful To Believe In Hell? Bernie Sanders' Questions Prompt Backlash

June 9, 2017 • The senator challenged a Trump nominee over his belief that Muslims are condemned, calling his statements "Islamophobic" and "inflammatory." Evangelical Christians say that's a troubling argument.

Hell Has Frozen Over, Headline Writers Rejoice

Hell, Mich., is embracing its frozen fame. The town's Facebook page now features this photo from 2003. Keasha LeClear-Morse/Facebook.com/gotohellmichigan hide caption

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Hell Has Frozen Over, Headline Writers Rejoice

January 8, 2014 • As the tiny town in Michigan has gotten colder, few could seem to resist having some fun with its name. The frigid fame will be short-lived. Hell may be frozen over now, but it's expected to thaw this weekend.