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CLAIM: Pope Francis says, “I am the devil,” reveals satanic leanings
AP’S ASSESSMENT: It’s a mixture. Pope Francis did quip recently that he is the devil compared to St. John Paul II, but nothing he said revealed “satanic leanings.”
THE FACTS: An article circulating online accurately reflects the pope’s comments about the devil, but it includes a false sentence: “This is the first time Pope Francis has publicly acknowledged longstanding rumors of his dark, Satanic leanings.” According to The Associated Press, the pope was en route to Lithuania when he was handed a book by Polish photographer Grzegorz Galazka that had a beaming St. John Paul II on the cover. Francis said, ”(Pope Paul II) was a saint, I am the devil.” Laughing, Galazka immediately corrected him: “No, you are both saints! You are both saints!”
*Sign of the cross* (In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.)
Dear Lord we come before you today to pray for our Pope, the Bishops and the clergy. May you widen their minds and understanding that they will always be faithful to You and serve you well and as for us brothers and sisters. May they serve the chapel and church wisely that they could help us solve our situation not only us but for the whole community. Thank you Lord Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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