The plan of salvation is universal and covers even non-Christians. The thought of Second Vatican Ecumenical Council.
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Those who have not yet received the Gospel are sorted in various ways to the people of God and among these especially the people to whom they were granted the covenants and promises, and from which Christ was born according to the flesh (Rom. 9, 4-5). These people are dear to God for the choice that made it and its patriarchs and prophets. And then God does not regret having chosen and filled with favors (cf. Rom 11: 28-29). But the plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, and between the first Muslims, who profess to hold the faith of Abraham, along with us adore the one God the merciful, mankind's judge on the final day. The Lord is near to all who seek the unknown God in the shadows and images, for he gives to all life and breath and all things (cf. Acts 17: 25-28), and as Saviour wills that all men be saved (cf. 1 Tm 2, 4). In fact, those who without fault do not know the Gospel of Christ and his Church, seek God sincerely and with the help of grace endeavor to do the works God's will, known through the dictates of conscience, can attain eternal salvation. Nor does Divine Providence deny the helps necessary for salvation to those who, without fault of their own, have not yet arrived at an explicit knowledge of God, and strive, not without divine grace, to lead a righteous life. Since all that is good and true is found in them was considered by the Church as a preparation for the Gospel and bestowed by him who enlightens all men that they may finally have life.
. From the Dogmatic Constitution "Lumen Gentium" of Vatican II on the Church (no. 2. 16).
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