Can spirits of our dead come back? There are people who say they have special powers to communicate with our deceased loved ones. Is this true?

QUESTION: Can spirits of our dead come back? There are people who say they have special powers to communicate with our deceased loved ones. Is this true?

ANSWER: No, spirits of our dead people cannot come back. The Church clearly teaches that upon death, souls undergo specific judgement from the Lord. Upon death, souls go to one of three places: purgatory where they undergo purification, hell where they undergo eternal torment, or heaven where they enjoy eternal happiness.

Avoid people who say they have powers to communicate with dead relatives. These people most likely use witchcraft and derive their "powers" from the devil.