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For thirty-six years Fr. Amantini, a [[Passionist]] stationed at the church of the Holy Staircase, was the chief exorcist of [[Rome]]. He would often see 60 to 80 people a day. [[Pio of Pietrelcina|Padre Pio]] said of him, "Father Candido is a priest after God's heart."

For thirty-six years Fr. Amantini, a [[Passionist]] stationed at the church of the Holy Staircase, was the chief exorcist of [[Rome]]. He would often see 60 to 80 people a day. [[Pio of Pietrelcina|Padre Pio]] said of him, "Father Candido is a priest after God's heart."

Father [[Gabriele Amorth]] became his apprentice, in June of 1986, and then eventually took over his position. After a painful illness, he died on the Feast of [[Saint Candido]], his patron saint.

Father [[Gabriele Amorth]] became his apprentice, in June 1986, and then eventually took over his position. After a painful illness, he died on the Feast of [[Saint Candido]], his patron saint.

== See also ==

== See also ==

*[[Luigi Giussani]]

*[[Luigi Giussani]]

== Reference ==

== References ==

* ''An Exorcist: More Stories'', Gabriele Amorth, Ignatius Press, 2000, pages 9 & 10 and other pages.

* ''An Exorcist: More Stories'', Gabriele Amorth, Ignatius Press, 2000, pages 9 & 10 and other pages.

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[[Category:Catholic Leaders]]

[[Category:Catholic Leaders]]