Father Gabriele Amorth: The Official Biography of the Pope's Exorcist

Fr. Gabriele Amorth died on September 16, 2016 at the age of ninety, having spent his entire life to Christ and His Church. He was able to perform up to twelve exorcisms in a single day. He was a Pauline religious order member for 69 years, a priest for 62 years, and the pope's exorcist for 30 years.

Father Amorth's unique life is documented in this official biography for the first time in English. These pages will tell you about a humble priest who initially denied the position of exorcist. You'll learn how this spiritual son of Saint Padre Pio became an exorcist and what was involved of his first exorcism, plus how he single-handedly guided Italy's consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He then formed the International Association of Exorcists (IAE), the Church's sole recognised organisation of its sort.

Father Amorth once said about exorcisms: “The battle can last for hours. And it almost never ends with deliverance. It takes years to free a possessed person. Many years. Satan is difficult to defeat.”

Although most people only remember him as an exorcist, he was so much more. His intense prayer life, simplicity, love for poverty, sense of humour, boldness, friendship with numerous saints, and revered love for Our Lady distinguished him. As a result of Our Lady's protection, he once stated, "I always say that it is the devil who is afraid of me."

Everyone is called to fight the devil, but only a few are given strength over the demons. "Despite fatigue, disappointments, and losses," he said, "he would never retreat from the enemy." Here is the fascinating narrative of the most famous exorcist of the last century, a Christ-warrior. "Those who knew him, already considered him as a saint."