John of God (João Teixeira de Faria)

John of God, whose real name is João Teixeira de Faria, is a Brazilian spiritual healer renowned for his work at the Casa de Dom Inácio de Loyola. He claims to channel entities and divine spirits to perform healing practices, often involving prayer, meditation, and trance states. His congregation and followers believe he facilitates physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. However, despite his popularity, he has faced serious allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct from multiple women, leading to legal investigations and convictions. His case highlights complex intersections of faith, healing, and accountability.