
Deliberate or Demonic? Deliberate or Demonic? The Pope's Slip That Shook the Church In the solemn halls of the Vatican, where every word is carefully measured , one unexpected phrase has sparked a theological tremor. During a recent address, Pope Francis was speaking on the dangers of selfishness in society. But as he warned of corruption, he described the devil as “very educated” — one who enters “slowly” and corrupts from within. Then came the words that ignited controversy: “deliberate little.” What did he mean? Was it a translation mishap , a cognitive slip, or something more deliberate? Critics quickly pounced, suggesting it hinted at demonic influence within the Church — a bold claim that reignited decades-old fears about spiritual warfare at the highest levels. Others dismissed it as a harmless linguistic glitch, noting the Pope’s frequent use of multiple languages and the challenges that come with spontaneous speech. Still, the Vatican’s ...