incompatible with the calling to serve God.
“The devil enters through the pocket,” the pope said.
He also called for a return to Jesus’ message of mercy and welcome to all, including “sinners.”
With the leadership of the pope, the doctrine of the church has begun to help those who have addictions, to take care of the planet and redistribute wealth.
Creating a more egalitarian society and changing its views on drugs and drug users are some ways that the pope has attempted to make a more compassionate Catholic Church.
Author: Ryan Beitler
An editor and contributor to Addiction Now, Ryan Beitler is a journalist, fiction writer, musician, and travel writer. He has written for Paste Magazine, OC Weekly, numerous addiction recovery publications, and his travel blog Our Little Blue Rock. He lives in Southern California. Contact Ryan at ryanrbeitler@gmail.com or ryanb@addictionnow.com.
