Articles on this issue "satan"

Humility Defeats Power of Devil, Says Vatican

Course on Exorcism and Satanism Begins in Rome

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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 …

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Exorcism Course to Analyze Young People's Crisis of Values

Carlo Climati on Why They Turn to Satanism

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Recent 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 …

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Conquer Evil With Love, Urges John Paul II

Makes a New Year's Appeal for Dialogue and Forgiveness

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John 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 …

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Critiquing New Age, Occultism and Satanism

Interview With a Specialist in New Religious Phenomena

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Christianity 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: …

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The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Consequences of De-Christianization

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Britain'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 …

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Anti-Satanism Panel Set Up

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Wary 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 …

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Day-of-Peace Focus: Conquering Evil With Good

Papal Message Announced

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The 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 …

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Taking Satan Seriously

Interview With Cardinal Georges Cottier

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We 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 …

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5 Phases of an Adolescent's Slide Into Satanism

Interview With Journalist Carlo Climati

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What 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 …

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A Believer Always Knows of God's Tenderness, Says Pope

Warns of "Aggressive Evil" in the World

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In 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 …

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Meditation on Psalm 10(11)

"A Good God … Not a Mysterious Fate"

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Here 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, …

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Triumph of Evil Is Only Apparent, Says John Paul II

Reflects on Psalm 10(11) at General Audience

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A 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 …

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God Present in Struggle of Good and Evil, Says Pope

Comments on Psalm 109(110)

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God 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 …

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The Devil's Work, According to a Demonologist

Theologian Corrado Balducci Makes a Distinction

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The 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 …

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Amid 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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