1The local bishop called upon a renowned exorcist to perform a ritual cleansing of the allegedly haunted mansion.
2Is the notion of an exorcist a relic of medieval superstition, or does it represent a profound understanding of the human condition?
3The novel's protagonist, a disillusioned priest, becomes an unlikely exorcist in a desperate bid to save his possessed niece.
4Critics argue that the depiction of exorcists in popular media often sensationalises and distorts the complexities of real-life spiritual struggles.
5There is a long history of exorcists being sought out by desperate families in times of personal crisis, from the early Christian Church to modern-day charismatic movements.