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Matthieu DEMEESTERE

Belgian Exorcist Offers 'Healing' -- And Combats Cliches

The practice of exorcism is well-established in Belgium, where bishops across the country's eight Catholic dioceses have each mandated a priest to offer sessions (Credit: AFP)

Thierry Moser, Catholic priest and exorcist, has a twin mission: to ease people's torment through prayer -- and challenge old cliches about a practice he sees as an answer to very modern ills.

Originally trained in clinical psychology, Moser was ordained priest in 2009 and officiates in Belgium's capital where he performs exorcisms for around 200 faithful each year -- and struggles to keep up with demand.

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