The Functions of the Diocesan Bishop in the Ministry of Exorcism

Abstract

In recent years the topic of exorcism has sparked growing interest, with particular focus on the figure of the exorcist priest. This contribution, how­ever, centres on the duties and respon­sibilities of the Diocesan Bishop in the exorcism ministry, examining his activi­ties in the various areas of intervention. Following a fundamental legal frame­work, the Bishop’s role will be analyzed in terms of preventing the extraordinary action of the Devil, discerning cases, granting the license, as well as support­ing and supervising exorcistic activity.