Pope Francis delivered his annual Christmas address to Vatican bureaucrats, emphasizing the importance of speaking well of one another and avoiding gossip and backstabbing. The Pope, who recently turned 88, urged the prelates to engage in a humble examination of their consciences during the holiday season.
Francis highlighted the destructive nature of gossip, describing it as an evil that undermines social harmony and damages individuals' hearts. He cautioned against engaging in negative talk about others, emphasizing the need for joyful and fraternal relationships within the church community.
