The New Gospel

Pope Benedict XVI … made a surprising welcome in his general audience:  He offered best wishes to a convention of exorcists, whom he encouraged to “carry on their important work in the service of the church.”  Details of the convention were not released publicly, but exorcism has gained a more prominent role in the Catholic Church in recent years. … Regina Apostolorum, a top Vatican university, is planning this year to offer another course in exorcism to priests; a course last year proved popular with students.