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- The demand for exorcists in the United States has surged, according to Father Chad Ripperger, a Catholic priest in Denver, who attributes the rise to human behavior rather than demonic activity.
- Reports indicate that over 50% of responding dioceses have seen more requests for exorcisms.
- Rev. Vincent Lampert noted he received 1,700 calls for help in 2018.
- The Catholic Church now has 150 trained exorcists, an increase since 2020.
