Portugal’s unofficial exorcism fever worries Church (opens original article in a new tab)

Unrecognised religious figures in Portugal conduct exorcism retreats in Fatima, raising concerns among Catholic authorities about potential exploitation of believers

• Self-proclaimed priest Francisco Marques conducts exorcism retreats in Fatima, Portugal, outside Catholic Church oversight
• Catholic authorities express concern over potential exploitation of vulnerable believers by unrecognised religious figures
• Marques claims to have the gift of driving out demons and organises retreats with family and an Italian self-styled bishop
• The Church warns against 'suspicious retreats' and highlights the need for caution in cases of alleged demonic possession