(Zenit) Scholar Calls for Greater Numbers to Be Trained in Dealing With Occult

A scholar at an exorcism conference in Rome is indicating there’s a shortage of qualified priests to handle the problems of those who meddle in satanism and the world of the occult….

In the introductory lecture, Ferrari said that resolving problems regarding satanism or magic “can be delayed or impeded by the lack of preparation of those presbyters who do not feel up to it or who do not feel they are equipped with the necessary instruments to adequately meet the needs.”

Ferrari thus called for an “in-depth formation of an adequate number of priests” in order to address the issues more effectively, reserving for exorcists only those cases that truly are in need of their expert intervention.

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