Pope Francis praised exorcists for 'helping those who suffer because of the work of the devil' Pope Francis has given a special blessing to a convention of exorcists, praising them for 'helping those who suffer because of the work of the devil'. The International Association of Exorcists brought some 300 members to Rome to discuss the impact of the occult and Satanism, which many of them fear is on the increase. The Pope, who often speaks about the fight against Satan in his sermons, said by treating people who are possessed, exorcists demonstrate that 'the Church welcomes those suffering from the Devil's works'.
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Pope Francis blessed exorcists for helping those who suffer because of devil
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Association  brought 300 members to Rome to discuss impact of Satanism
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It warned number of people turning to Satanic practices 'constantly growing'
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The group was given formal recognition by the Vatican in June this year
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Last year, Pope appeared to cast out a demon from a wheelchair-bound man
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