70,000 cases?
that’s 7 per day over 25 years
An exorcise in exorcism?
From comments at the link;
“For those questioning the number:
“Dealt with” is not the same as “performed an exorcism.” Every case where demonic possession is deemed a serious possibility is reviewed by a number of people — including physicians and psychiatrists — and he would have been one of the reviewers in some cases, and consulted for his advice in others.”
Maybe that’s 70,000 cases over his entire career, not just the 25 years at the Vatican. Also, what’s a case? Is a guy with 10 demons considered 10 cases?
Bottom line: he’s experienced, but maybe not smooth with statistics.