To stay out of purgatory, Catholics paid an "indulgence". Indulgences reduced time in Purgatory for sins that are already forgiven, they didn't necessarily keep you completely out of Purgatory. Also, the giving of money [meant as alms for the poor, but at one point was taken by the clergy (even then it wasn't an approved practice and was considered Simony)] to receive an Indulgence was stopped by Pope Pius V in 1567.
No, because purgatory doesn't exist
The concept of purgatory differs among different belief systems, but in general, it is seen as a temporary state where souls are purified before entering heaven. The duration of time spent in purgatory is not defined in specific terms and is believed to vary for each individual soul based on their need for purification.
Among groups who believe that the body will physically reside in purgatory, the soul is presumed to stay with the body. Many Christian sects believe that the soul suffers in purgatory, while the body remains interred (or whatever) until resurrection.
No ''purgatory'' is not even real
you shouldnt.
they can stay up to 12 months
It depends how long does your visa allow you to stay in the US.
You can stay in as long as the people keep electing you.
how long the doctor says
People can stay in space as long as they have plenty of oxygen, food and water!
they stay as astronauts for 6 or more months