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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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Restoring Ethics in Nigeria’s Education System among Benefits of Returning “taken over” Schools to Church: Bishop

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We’ve Leaders Who “don't feel” Citizens’ Plight: Catholic Bishop in Angola Laments Political Leaders’ Indifference

Today, April 26, We Celebrate Our Lady of Good Counsel

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo during the Eastertide press conference on 23 April 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Oyo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Warns of Rise in “youth moral decadence”, Calls for Multipronged Solutions, Ethical Guidance

Emotions in Journalism? Kenyan Catholic Archbishop’s Tips on How Journalists Can Spur Spiritual Conversion

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A “landmark meeting”: Ghana’s Vice President on Encounter with Pope Francis at Vatican, Says Pope “prayed for Ghana”

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“I discovered a Priest who showed great love”: Catholic Priest Who Died in Rome Eulogized at Burial in Cameroon

Emotions in Journalism? Kenyan Catholic Archbishop’s Tips on How Journalists Can Spur Spiritual Conversion

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo during the Eastertide press conference on 23 April 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Oyo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Warns of Rise in “youth moral decadence”, Calls for Multipronged Solutions, Ethical Guidance

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Catechist Murdered in Burkina Faso Showed “remarkable dedication” in Over 20 Years of Church Service: Catholic Priest

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“Good, very good”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio on Angola-Vatican Relations, Collaboration

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his Wednesday general audience on April 24, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Theological Vrtues are the "fundamental attributes" of a Christian Life

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

We’ve Leaders Who “don't feel” Citizens’ Plight: Catholic Bishop in Angola Laments Political Leaders’ Indifference

Pope Francis with Vice President Bawumia of Ghana in the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media

A “landmark meeting”: Ghana’s Vice President on Encounter with Pope Francis at Vatican, Says Pope “prayed for Ghana”

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 24, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

A Negotiated Peace is Better than an Endless War: Pope Francis to Russian President, Vladimir Putin

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