Father Esquibel

Father Esquibel is a fictional character who appears in the 2023 film The Pope's Exorcist. This character is portrayed by Daniel Zovatto.
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== Throughout The Pope's Exorcist ==
Father Tomas Esquibel is a local priest in the narrative. He becomes involved in the events when the Pope's personal exorcist, Father Gabriele Amorth, visits an Italian village to address a case of apparent demonic possession. Father Esquibel is enlisted as an assistant in the exorcism of a young boy named Henry in Spain.
Despite being untrained as an exorcist, Father Esquibel collaborates with Father Amorth in attempting to free Henry from diabolical possession. During the exorcism, Father Esquibel makes mistakes, including an incident where he strangles Henry in response to the boy's antagonizing behavior. Father Amorth, although critical of Esquibel's errors, believes in the importance of prayer and guides him through the process.
The narrative delves into Father Esquibel's background, revealing his lack of familiarity with Father Amorth's books and his own struggles with sins, including fornication. As the story unfolds, Father Esquibel participates in the sacrament of Confession and Absolution with Father Amorth, confessing and absolving each other of their sins.
During the exorcism, both priests experience disturbing visions related to individuals they failed to help in the past. The exorcism only succeeds when Father Amorth offers himself to be possessed, aligning with the demon's desire to destroy him. Father Esquibel plays a crucial role in helping Father Amorth drive away the demon and demonic apparitions.
In the aftermath, Father Esquibel continues his journey with Father Amorth as they embark on a mission to combat the Devil at various evil sites. The narrative concludes with the duo visiting Rome and discovering changes within the Church hierarchy, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their ongoing battle against demonic forces.
== Appearances ==
*The Pope's Exorcist (2023)
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