Pope Francis criticizes gossip among Vatican staff

In Christmas message, Pope Francis criticizes gossip among Vatican staff
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
Pope Francis warns against gossip, praises family and humility
Gossip causes destruction while family life and humble service strengthens relationships and brings people closer to Christ, Pope Francis told visitors on Saturday.
Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages
Pope Francis delivered Christmas messages at the Vatican, warning against gossip, while the Holy See announced he is experiencing cold symptoms.
Pope Francis’ Christmas Message to His Top Advisers: Don’t Gossip
Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the occasion to scold them.
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