Russell Crowe stars as Vatican’s ‘James Bond of exorcists’

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"The Pope's Exorcist" is a film inspired by the life of Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican's former chief exorcist.

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The movie stars Mark Crowe as Father Amorth and takes creative liberties with his character and stories.

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The film is set in 1987 and follows Father Amorth as he investigates a young boy's possession in Spain.

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Father Amorth claimed that 98% of the people who came to him needed a psychiatrist, not an exorcist.

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The remaining 2% were cases that he called "evil" and could not be explained by science or medicine.

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Father Amorth was known for his faith and determination to help people, despite controversy surrounding his beliefs.

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The film highlights the impact of Father Amorth's work and his influence on the Catholic Church's perception of exorcism.

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Rossetti says there is a renewed appetite for information about demonic possession and exorcism.

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Exorcism was a recurring part of Jesus Christ's ministry, but Catholic seminarians and priests are not being trained to do it.

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Despite criticism, "The Pope's Exorcist" highlights the legacy of Father Gabriele Amorth and the enduring fascination with exorcism.

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