'We have forgotten the works of mercy,' he said, and asked those present how many of them have forgotten to put both corporal and spiritual works of mercy into practice. In addition to challenges regarding fraternal living, Francis also spoke to the priests and religious of the need to practice the works of mercy. His meeting with Naples' priests, religious and seminarians took place in the city's cathedral following a meeting with persons from various social backgrounds, including immigrants and workers, and a Mass during which he condemned mafia activity in the area and urged the criminals to convert.

Pope Francis' harsh condemnation against gossip came in comments made regarding the dangers to fraternal life among priests and religious communities, which he noted is a key aspect of consecrated life.

'The person who gossips is a terrorist who drops a bomb, destroys, and they are outside - at (the) least they did a kamikaze.they destroy others.'Īlthough living in community 'is not easy,' rather that gossiping about someone you don't like or get along with, tell the person 'face to face' if there is a problem, go to the bishop or whichever authority can mediate in the situation, the Pope said. The sign is gossip.the terrorism of gossip,' the Pope told priests, religious and seminarians of Naples during his March 21 daytrip. ROME, ITALY, March 21 (CNA/EWTN News) - ' For me there is a sign that there is no fraternity in the presbyterate or in religious communities. Keywords: Pope Francis, Catholic, Naples, Nun, gossip, soap opera, terrorism

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