A Catholic Take

The Devil in Rome (Audio)

Feb 20, 2026
Kyle Clement, Liber Cristo publisher and exorcism expert, and Dr. Anthony Stine, Catholic commentator and analyst, discuss a controversial Argentina transvestite marriage and the book The Devil in Rome. They cover clerical grooming, alleged ritual abuse, institutional cover-ups, exorcism rites, and how tradition intersects with modern scandals. Short, intense, and provocative conversation.
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ADVICE

Turn Scandal Suffering Into Lenten Penance

  • Use Lent's penance and prayer to convert suffering from church scandals into spiritual action.
  • Anthony Stine tells hurt faithful to fast, pray for conversion of offenders, and change parishes only if necessary.
INSIGHT

Institutionalized Satanic Rituals Mimic Church Sacraments

  • Satanic ritual abuse has been documented within institutions and uses false sacramental rites to ape the Church.
  • Kyle Clement links patterns in the Epstein/McCarrick revelations to clergy-facilitated satanic rituals used to increase worldly power and prestige.
ANECDOTE

Rachel's Grooming Led To Rape During Mass

  • Rachel Mastagiacomo was groomed in Rome by a transitional deacon who later raped her during Mass after senior clergy dismissed her concerns.
  • Her abuser, Bertrand, later pled guilty and court records and threats he sent motivated Liber Cristo to publish the case documents.
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