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On the pope’s changes to the Our Father

Is Pope Francis’ wish to change the translation of the Our Father’s sixth petition warranted? Can a loving God still lead us into temptation? Swiss linguist and biblical scholar, Fr. Reto Nay discusses the recent controversial decision of the Italian Bishops’ Conference at the request of Pope Francis, to alter the translation of the sixth petition of the Our Father: “and lead us not into temptation.” [1]