Temptation
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Pope Francis condemns pornography as ‘a language of the devil’
Pope Francis spoke about pornography and how to avoid the devil’s temptation to sin via the internet during his 500th... Read more
Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us
The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more
Pope Francis: Christian life 'is a battle against the spirit of evil'
Like Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert, Christians must be prepared to battle evil, knowing that “with faith,... Read more
Sin starts with giving in to small temptations, Pope Francis warns
Before we commit a sin, there were usually small temptations which we let grow in our soul, eventually making excuses... Read more
'Never dialogue with the devil,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Sunday to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or... Read more
Do you read the Bible as often as you check your phone? Francis asks
On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis said if we want to fight against the temptation of sin, we... Read more
Pope Francis: The Christian life requires fighting against Satan
Pope Francis spoke Thursday about the struggles inherent to the Christian life, and how temptation, while a normal part of... Read more
The Christian life is a constant battle against evil, Pope reflects
Pope Francis centered his daily homily on the topic of temptation, observing that it has a specific structure, and encouraging... Read more
Pope's exercises highlight danger of worldly temptations
During Pope Francis’ spiritual exercises, Msgr. Angelo De Donatis focused his meditations on the Grace of God, warning against worldly... Read more
Thwart temptation with the word of God, Pope exhorts
In his Sunday Angelus message today, Pope Francis stressed the importance of resisting temptations by finding refuge in God’s word. Read more
Pope: Word of God strengthens us in moments of temptation
Pope Francis on Feb. 18 stressed that the Word of God “opens the horizon” and saves Christians from the temptation... Read more
Pope Francis warns against a 'worldly uniformity'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis cautioned the faithful not to fall into the temptation of worldliness which hardens our... Read more
Take courage in your weakness, Pope Francis teaches
During his homily at daily Mass in the Vatican's Saint Martha House, Pope Francis said Christians must have the courage... Read more
