Episode 33: Sanctioned Exorcism — When the Church Says It’s Real

Episode 33: Sanctioned Exorcism — When the Church Says It’s RealIn this gripping episode of The Unholy Podcast, Doug Owen is joined by the New Orleans Paranormal Society for a deep dive into one of the most controversial and chilling subjects in the paranormal world—possession.This isn’t speculation. This is where belief, investigation, and institutional authority collide.Together, they explore cases where the Catholic Church has not only acknowledged the presence of demonic forces but has officially approved the Rite of Exorcism. What does it take for the Church to declare a case authentic? What signs separate mental illness from true possession? And what happens when the line between the natural and the supernatural disappears?From firsthand investigative insight to the dark realities behind sanctioned rituals, this episode pulls back the curtain on a subject many fear—but few truly understand.When the Church says it’s real… you have to ask yourself why.