Pope warns Vatican staff an "elegant demon" lurks among them
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Pope Francis said those living in the heart of the Catholic Church "could easily fall into the temptation of thinking we are safe, better than others."
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Pope Francis said those living in the heart of the Catholic Church "could easily fall into the temptation of thinking we are safe, better than others."
Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that an "elegant demon" lurks among them in the Vatican, preying on prelates who believe they are superior to others.
Francis dedicated the bulk of his speech this year to the need to be vigilant about the work of the devil, echoing a theme he used during his weekly public sermons.
Pope Francis warned Vatican bureaucrats on Thursday to beware the devil that lurks among them, saying it is an “elegant demon” that works in people who have a rigid, holier-than-thou way of living the Catholic faith.
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