This podcast episode delves into the fascinating and complex life of Saint Peter of Verona, exploring his early background, his fervent fight against Catharism, miraculous acts, and ultimately his assassination, all while reflecting on the broader implications of exorcism throughout Church history. From his upbringing among Cathars to his devotion within the Dominican Order and the intertwining narratives of his assassination and the repentant assassin Carino Balsamo, the episode underscores themes of faith, conflict, and redemption. It also contrasts historical and modern perspectives of exorcism, questioning the nature of possession and the evolving practices within the Catholic Church, culminating in a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with contemporary issues surrounding spirituality and morality.
