The devil made them do it

Philippines - Evil exists and the devil is not about to change his ways are what prompted a seminar on spiritual direction, deliverance ministry and exorcism in Ormoc City in the province of Leyte, Philippines. Sponsored by the Alliance of the Holy Family International (AHFI), it was attended by the clergy from Calbayog, Borongan, Naval and Palo. AHFI spiritual director Fr. Edgardo Arellano says, "The greatest influence of the Devil is to convince even bishops and priests that he no longer exists.” The archdioceses of Manila and Palo, and the Diocese of San Pablo in Laguna have exorcism offices. 

The Catholic Rite of Exorcism calls for a Church-approved exorcist to consult modern medicine and rule out the possibility of a mental and psychological disorder before proceeding. A person may be considered possessed when they exhibit the following signs: he or she speaks other languages they didn't know, exhibits extraordinary strength, knows about hidden or secret things, and is averse to anything sacred.