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Pope Francis during the 500th general audience of his pontificate, held in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 25, 2024, spoke about pornography and how to avoid the temptation to sin. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis Condemns Pornography As "a language of the devil"

Sep 25, 2024

Pope Francis spoke about pornography and how to avoid the devil’s temptation to sin via the internet during his 500th general audience.

Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Sunday Angelus address on Jan. 29, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: The Devil Uses "three widespread and dangerous temptations" to Divide Us

Feb 26, 2023

On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis warned of three “widespread and dangerous temptations” that the devil uses to separate us from God and divide us from each other.

Pope Francis stands in front of the crucifix in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta April 4, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Sin Starts with Giving in to “small temptations in our soul”, Pope Francis Cautions

Apr 5, 2020

Before we commit a sin, there were usually small temptations which we let grow in our soul, eventually making excuses for ourselves and our fall, Pope Francis said during Mass Saturday, April 4.

Pope Francis celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in 2017. Credit: Vatican Media.

'Never dialogue with the devil,' Pope Francis Says

Mar 1, 2020

Pope Francis said Sunday to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or answer with the Word of God, but never engage in debate.

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At Priestly Anniversary, Ugandan Catholic Archbishop Testifies about Saving Power of Blessed Sacrament during Insurgency

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Pope Francis at 88, Keeping True to His Message to Older Catholics: “no retirement age from work of proclaiming Gospel”

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