Demonic activity on the rise?

The Catholic Church says so. But don't worry, they have a plan:

Practical help for the demon-possessed: Vatican rolls out new exorcism course
Catholic News Agency

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This month the Vatican will gather a wide range experts in the field of exorcism with the aim of shedding light on demonic possession from both theological and scientific perspectives.

Oh, good. I'm glad they're bring science to bear on this issue!

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According to AIE spokesperson Dr. Valter Cascioli, an increasing number of bishops and cardinals asked to participate in the conference due to an increase in demonic activity. “It's becoming a pastoral emergency,” Cascioli told CNA. “At the moment the number of disturbances of extraordinary demonic activity is on the rise.” The rise in demonic activity can be attributed to a decreasing faith among individuals, coupled with an increase in curiosity and participation in occult activity such as Ouija boards and seances, Cascioli said.

:jaw-dropp

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