Exorcism church opened in Mexico

The first Mexican church dedicated to exorcisms has been inaugurated in the central city of Queretaro.

There are no accurate figures for the number of exorcisms in Mexico.

But the Roman Catholic Church says that in Mexico City alone there are about 10 cases a month - and the phenomenon is on the rise.

Critics say that priests often mistake mental illness or epilepsy for signs of possession. The new church will only treat people already seen by doctors.

Old traditions

Belief in possession and exorcism is common in a country where more than 90% of the population is Catholic.

Nevertheless, for the first time in history Mexico has its own church dedicated to fighting the devil: La Capilla de las Benditas Animas del Purgatorio.  Read Article

By Cecilia Barria