Articles on this issue "satan"
The devil exists, but his power is not equal to God\'s, assured the opening speaker of a course on exorcism and Satanism. Archbishop Angelo Comastri, the Pope\'s vicar general for Vatican …
read moreRecent incidents of cult deaths in Europe are pointing to a problem hitherto underestimated: the growing interest in Satanism and occultism, especially among adolescents. That is why the …
read moreJohn Paul II made a New Year's plea to believers of all faiths and to those who accept the "universal moral law" to promote peace through dialogue, justice and forgiveness. The Pope made the …
read moreChristianity must be centered on Jesus Christ and have no truck with astrology or superstitions, warns a scholar of religions. José Luis Vázquez Borau, author of "The New Religious Phenomena: …
read moreBritain's Royal Navy stirred the waves last month when, for the first time, it gave official recognition to the practice of Satanism. According to an Oct. 24 report in the Telegraph, Chris …
read moreWary of the rise of Satanism, the bishop of San Marco Argentano-Scalea has established a commission to study and prevent the phenomenon. Bishop Domenico Crusco said the commission will study …
read moreThe theme of John Paul II's message for the next World Day of Peace echoes the advice in Romans 12:21: "Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good." The Day of Peace, to be …
read moreWe should take the devil "very seriously," but without losing confidence in the love of God, says the theologian of the Pontifical Household. Cardinal Georges Cottier gave this interview in …
read moreWhat do certain rock music and Internet groups, adolescent curiosity, and moral relativism have in common? They are all doors of access to Satanism for young people, warns Italian journalist …
read moreIn moments of loneliness or when losing dear ones, the believer knows that he is never alone and that God loves him with maternal tenderness, says John Paul II. The Pope offered that …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today at the general audience, which he dedicated to a reflection on Psalm 10(11). * * * 1. We continue our reflection on the Psalms, …
read moreA believer can be consoled knowing that God follows his steps lovingly and is on the side of good "with his word and action," says John Paul II. The Pope expressed this conviction at today's …
read moreGod manifests himself in the struggle between good and evil that is part of human history, says John Paul II. The Pope dedicated his address at today's general audience to comment on Psalm …
read moreThe demonologist of the Diocese of Rome says it is important to distinguish between the devil and evil. Last week theologian Monsignor Corrado Balducci opened the academic year of the ABC …
read moreAmid world tensions, John Paul II reminded young Catholics that a Christian becomes an agent "to combat evil with good." The Pope expressed this conviction on Saturday, at the papal summer …
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