The Necessity of Faith in Jesus Christ & the Possibility of Salvation for Non-Christians
There are at least three indications from within the documents of Vatican II where this topic is treated that argue in favor of the latter interpretation.
Above: Pope John Paul II in attendance with leaders of various world religions at the interfaith gathering in Assisi on October 27, 1986. Source: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches both that faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for salvation (CCC 161) and that non-Christians can be saved (CCC 846–848). Since non-Christians are by definition those who do…