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How Long Does One's Purgatory Last? St Bellarmine says the pains of Purgatory are not limited 10-20 years, & may last in some cases centuries. When St Frances of Rome saw Purgatory, she was told that for each mortal sin committed & forgiven, a payment of 7 years of reparation in Purgatory is Required. Pope Innocent III died July 16, 1216. The same day he appeared to St Lutgarda. Surprised to see a him enveloped in flames, she asked who he was & what he wanted. “I am Pope Innocent’ 'Is it possible that you, our common Father, should be in such a state?’ 'It is too true. I am expiating 3 faults which might've caused my eternal perdition. Thanks to the Virgin Mary, I have obtained pardon, but I have to make atonement. Alas! it is terrible; & it will last centuries if you do not come to my assistance. In the name of Mary, who has obtained for me the favor of appealing to you, help me.’ With these words he disappeared. Lutgarda announced the Pope’s death to her sisters & penitential works for Pontiff