Pope Leo XIV Meets Intl Exorcists Amid Rising Occult Concerns

DID Press: Pope Leo XIV held a private meeting with representatives of the International Association of Exorcists (AIE), On Friday, March 13. The group reported a growing number of cases related to occult practices, secret rituals, and satanism, warning of potential spiritual consequences for vulnerable individuals.

AIE representatives requested that each diocese ensure the presence of one or more priests trained in performing exorcisms. Father Francesco Bamonte emphasized that ignoring such phenomena could leave many believers spiritually unprotected and sometimes seeking harmful remedies. He stressed the importance of careful pastoral guidance grounded in Gospel teachings.