[DuncanWaring]

The thief to whom Jesus said “You will be with me this day in paradise”, for one; his sins were forgiven him.

Also, anyone whose sins are forgiven under the Sacrament of Reconciliation, after actual repentance, and who does not again sin after said forgiveness.

[RoosterRedux]

You are not a criminal...you were not crucified.

You too will be in Paradise with Jesus at the moment of your death (provided you are devout...and I have confidence that you are).

This purgatory stuff is BS. It brought money into the Church when it was needed...but it was still BS.

[Salvation]

Because he had a Baptism of Desire.

Some people will call it a Baptism of Blood.

Both are just a legit as a Baptism with water and the Holy Spirit.