It would take living under a rock not to notice the current state of the world, but Pope Leo is taking it another step further.
If it seems like every other news story is just too horrific to stomach, you may feel like the world has truly gone crazy. Is there more evil in the world, or is there just more reporting than ever, exposing us to the kind of things that went under the radar before?
Whatever the reason, Pope Leo XIV isn’t about to be caught unprepared.
According to a report from EWTN Vatican, which provides updates and news from the Vatican, the Pope hosted a meeting with “representatives of the International Association of Exorcists (AIE)” on Friday, March 13.
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Pope Leo XIV received representatives of the International Association of Exorcists (AIE) in a private audience on Friday, March 13. They presented a report on the growing prevalence of cases related to occultism, esotericism, and Satanism, and the spiritual consequences they… pic.twitter.com/irTQlVavxc
— EWTN Vatican (@EWTNVatican) March 23, 2026
“Pope Leo XIV received representatives of the International Association of Exorcists (AIE) in a private audience on Friday, March 13. They presented a report on the growing prevalence of cases related to occultism, esotericism, and Satanism, and the spiritual consequences they believe this has for many people,” the post reads. “During the meeting, the Association asked the Pontiff to ensure that every diocese in the world has one or more adequately trained exorcist priests. The request concerns not only the number of exorcists, but above all their preparation: seminary training, specific programs for new bishops, and clear discernment criteria for addressing particularly delicate pastoral situations.”
“According to Father Francesco Bamonte, Vice President of the AIE, ignoring these phenomena leaves many faithful without an adequate response to grave spiritual suffering, sometimes pushing them toward inappropriate solutions. This is why exorcists insist on the need for serious, prudent, and Gospel-based pastoral care,” it continues. “During the audience, the Pope was also presented with the book Guidelines for the Ministry of Exorcism, along with an image of Saint Michael the Archangel from the sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo. Leo XIV also recalled his past acquaintance with and appreciation for Father Gabriele Amorth, founder of the International Association of Exorcists.”
X users reacted:
How can Satan cast out Satan?
What a show leviathan has with his Vatican city.
— BeingJustified (@BeingJustified) March 23, 2026
Evil has been spreading among Western elites, as shown during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The Epstein files also show the extent of the damage. An exorcism is urgently needed!
— Ana POUVREAU (@ana_pouvreau) March 23, 2026
Perhaps a reevaluation of the Catholic Church’s own practices are in order? Everything should evolve. What can we learn from these times? What are demons? Maybe dialogue between faith practitioners would be beneficial.
— Tania Bombiela (@tvelez55) March 23, 2026
If you don’t pay your exorcist do you get repossessed?
— Gustave de Molinari (Nathan Cline) (@NathanMCline74) March 23, 2026
Think the pope himself needs an exorcism. pic.twitter.com/1zvcOrjpmB
— LadyGray312 (@ladygray312) March 23, 2026
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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