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The Vatican has formally recognized the International Association of Exorcists, a group of 250 priests in 30 countries who liberate the faithful from demons.
The Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano reported Tuesday that the Vatican's Congregation for Clergy had approved the organization's statutes and recognized the group under canon law.
More than his predecessors, Pope Francis speaks frequently about the devil, and last year was seen placing his hands on the head of a man purportedly possessed by four demons in what exorcists said was a prayer of liberation from Satan.
The head of the association, the Rev. Francesco Bamonte, said the Vatican approval was cause for joy. "Exorcism is a form of charity that benefits those who suffer," he told L'Osservatore.
Source: The Associated Press
Oh well good for them I suppose. I would like to see the results they get though....probably none. They really just want us to think that they are special and holy. Just look at the picture, you can tell this guy is holy because of the ridiculous clothes he wears. I am kind of surprised that he isn't wearing his super big hat completing his outfit with a jewel encrusted giant cross scepter and flanked on both sides with slaves burning incense. I guess those Catholics only bust out the real holy shit on special occasions.