[B Knotts]

An interesting interview with Fr. Amorth from 2000, where he reacts rather negatively to the new (1999) rite of exorcism:

Fr. Gabriel Amorth on the Reform of the Rite of Exorcism

[kaehurowing]

This other interview is fascinating, especially the part where Fr. Amorth says:

"30 Days: Father Amorth, Satanism is spreading more and more widely. The New Ritual, in practice, prevents the carrying out of exorcisms. Exorcists are prevented from taking part in an audience with the Pope in Saint Peter's. Tell me frankly: what is going on?

Fr. Amorth: The smoke of Satan has entered everywhere. Everywhere! Perhaps we were excluded from the audience with the Pope because they were afraid that such a large number of exorcists might succeed in chasing out the legions of demons that have installed themselves in the Vatican.

30 Days: You are joking, aren't you?

Fr. Amorth: It may seem like a joke, but I do not believe it is. I have no doubt about the fact that the demon tempts the authorities of the Church especially, just as he tempts every authority, those of politics and industry.

30 Days: Are you saying then that here as well, as in all wars, Satan wishes to conquer the enemy's stronghold in order to take the enemy generals prisoner?

Fr. Amorth: It is a winning strategy. It is one that is always applied. Especially when the adversary's defenses are weak. Satan is also attempting it. . . . "

I don't know if he is describing the Catholic church, but he is describing the Episcopal Church U.S.A. to a tee.