I am Protestant, baptized and raised, but I do not ever hear about Protestant pastors driving out demons in exorcisms. We know the spiritual world is real, so exorcisms have to be real by default. Demons can call out our sins to accuse us and drag us down with them, so that is also universal between Catholics and Protestants.
So what is the defining difference that gives Catholics the power to do the exorcisms and not Protestants?
Do they teach in a way that gives more divine authority? Are we doing something wrong? Or is it withholding information within the Catholic church?
I am Catholic. At one time I worked with the priest who was the exorcist in the diocese. He was specially trained in deliverance and exorcism. I have found and experienced that only priests who are trained in this area are willing to engage in this battle.
I have witnessed/assisted in an exorcism. (It was not a full-fledged possession. More like oppression.) There are varying levels of demonic influence. I have also personally warred against demons who were attacking a loved one. I used prayers contained in a book for deliverance for the laity, spoken with a great command and confidence which rose up in my spirit. These prayers seemed to be effective in driving away the demonic, which I give all credit to The Holy Spirit's intercession. It has been my experience that it is the words spoken with the authority that Jesus has given His faithful, and with complete confidence in Him and in using His authority that are effective. Praise be to God.