A senior priest in Florence is under investigation for fraud after allegedly amassing £3 million by performing fake exorcisms.
Prosecutors said that Father Francesco Saverio Bazzoffi would "stage shows" at the House of the Sainted Archangels, an organisation he founded.
During the events, which regularly attracted crowds of over 400 people, a number of associates would "pretend to be possessed by demons" and Fr Bazzoffi would allegedly exorcise them using ancient and obscure rites
... Fr Bazzoffi denies that he had "ever practised" exorcisms and admitted that he did not have a licence.
I want one of those licences. And to pull it out at the most opportune times. Or, say, for real fun:
"Come now! Your daughter is not having a seizure, she is POSSESSED!" *whips out card* "For 5 easy payments of $99.95, I can cure...."
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