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A Priest Explains Exorcisms, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare (Msgr. Charles Pope) | Ep. 600

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Oct 12, 2026

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Charles Pope

Msgr. Charles Pope, a Washington priest, theologian, and author of The Hell There Is, explores hell, demons, exorcism, angels, and spiritual warfare. He discusses discerning possession, occult practices, guardian angels, family blessings, liturgical reverence, and the Church’s need for repentance, truth, and renewed doctrinal clarity.

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How The Church Discerns Possible Possession

Exorcists first rule out medical and psychological causes before using diagnostic prayers.
Traditional signs include hidden knowledge, unknown languages, extraordinary strength, and aversion to sacred objects.

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Why Exorcisms Are More Visible Today

Rising exorcism numbers partly reflect the Church recovering a neglected ministry, not necessarily a sudden explosion of possession.
Charles Pope also connects spiritual vulnerability with rejecting God and opening one’s life to harmful influences.

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Avoid Occult Practices That Open Spiritual Doors

Avoid occult practices such as tarot, palm reading, crystals, Reiki, and spiritually religious forms of yoga.
Charles Pope says the First Commandment protects people from attempts to manipulate spiritual powers apart from God.

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Hell, Freedom, and the Reality of Judgment

34:32 • 13min

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Fatima, Conversion, and the Good News

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Discernment Before Exorcism

50:08 • 4min

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The Four Signs of Possession

54:07 • 5min

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Why Demonic Activity Seems More Visible

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Occult Practices and Spiritual Openings

Infestations, Ghosts, and Demonic Activity

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Why Sacraments Defeat Demons

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Christ’s Descent Among the Dead

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Angels and God’s Hierarchical Providence

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Guardian Angels and Holy Water

01:25:41 • 6min

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The Power of Family Blessings

01:31:54 • 1min

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Recovering a Shared Christian Culture

Truth and Charity in Difficult Conversations

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Latin Mass, Novus Ordo, and Reverence

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The Hell There Is

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Monsignor Charles Pope's book examines the doctrine and reality of hell from a Catholic perspective, addressing misunderstandings and cultural reluctance to speak about eternal damnation. He combines theological reflection with pastoral concern, urging clergy and laity to confront the truths about sin, judgment, and the necessity of repentance. The book draws on Scripture, Church teaching, and pastoral experience to explain why acknowledging hell matters for authentic evangelization. It aims to reawaken a sober awareness of moral consequences while offering hope through Christ's mercy and the call to conversion. Pope's accessible style seeks to equip readers to both understand and pastorally respond to the realities of spiritual danger.

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Why did the Church stop talking about hell? Monsignor Charles Pope on demons, exorcism, angels, and the call to repent.

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