Fr Gabriele Amorth, an Italian Pauline priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons, has died aged 91.
Fr Amorth began his ministry as an exorcist for the Diocese of Rome in 1986 and performed – according to his own estimates – some 70,000 exorcisms or other prayers to liberate people from demonic influence.
He said frequently that, while it was rare for a person to be possessed by a demon, the Devil’s influence was strong in today’s world, affecting not just individuals but sometimes entire societies.
