Pope Francis urged a group of nuns with “vinegar faces” to steer clear of gossiping and not to speak with “the Devil” in an off-the-cuff rant
His Holiness, 88, spoke with sisters from the Union of St. Catherine of Siena of the Missionaries of the School on Saturday, when he warned them that their sour faces weren’t helping bring people to the church and to adopt “a lifestyle that is friendly and loving towards everyone.”
“Many times in my life, I have encountered nuns with a vinegar face, and this is not friendly,” the pope said, per local media. “This is not something that helps to attract people.”
He then advised them to avoid the rumor mill.
“Please, distance yourself from gossip,” he asked.
“Gossip kills, gossip poisons. Please, no gossiping among you, none. And to ask this of a woman is heroic but, come on, let’s move forward and no gossip.”
Pope Francis then urged the nuns to spread the lord’s word and speak with everyone but to have “no dialogue with the Devil.”
“Please, speak with everyone except the Devil,” he added.
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