Father Gabriele Amorth

Father Gabriele Amorth is a fictional character who appears in the 2023 film The Pope's Exorcist. He serves as the protagonist of the film. This character is portrayed by Russell Crowe.
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== Throughout The Pope's Exorcist ==
Father Gabriele Amorth is depicted as the Pope's personal exorcist, characterized as an earthy, scooter-riding, humorous, and practical man. His journey begins when he visits an Italian village to address a case of apparent demonic possession. In a daring move during the exorcism, Amorth challenges the demon to possess a pig, leading to a shotgun-related incident that lands him in trouble with a Church tribunal.
Facing skepticism from members of the tribunal, including a friendly African Bishop named Lumumba and a harsh American Cardinal named Sullivan, Amorth defends his actions by asserting the existence of evil and claiming that he performed psychological theater to assist a mentally-ill man. Disgusted by the proceedings, Amorth walks out of the tribunal.
Later, the Pope assigns Amorth to investigate a case involving a possessed boy named Henry in Spain. Amorth, accompanied by the local untrained priest Father Tomas Esquibel, endeavors to exorcise Henry, who exhibits disturbing behaviors and blasphemous utterances during the ritual. The narrative explores Amorth's conviction in the power of prayer, even as Esquibel makes mistakes during the exorcism.
As the plot unfolds, Amorth's involvement in the case leads him to discoveries about the demonic dangers associated with an old Spanish abbey. He uncovers a dark history involving a founder of the Spanish Inquisition who was possessed, allowing him to infiltrate the Church and commit heinous acts. Amorth learns the demon's name, Asmodeus, crucial for the exorcism.
The narrative delves into Amorth's personal struggles and past sins, including a traumatic incident during World War II and an episode where he failed to help a mentally-ill woman, leading to her suicide. Amorth and Esquibel engage in the sacrament of Confession and Absolution, mutually confessing and absolving each other.
During a challenging exorcism, Amorth offers himself to be possessed, aligning with Asmodeus's desire to destroy him. The demon prevents Amorth from hanging himself, preferring to use him to infiltrate and destroy the Church. With Esquibel's help, Amorth successfully drives away the demon, leading to the recovery of the Pope and Henry. The narrative concludes with Amorth and Esquibel embarking on a mission to combat evil at various sites, guided by a map discovered at the abbey.
== Appearances ==
*The Pope's Exorcist (2023)
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