Exorcism

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‘This is dangerous stuff’: UK university offers course on ‘occult science’

Oct 30, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A university in the United Kingdom will be offering a graduate degree in occultism and magic, reportedly the nation’s first... Read more

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Pope Francis called in exorcists as archbishop, says ‘devil tries to attack everyone’

Apr 12, 2023

By Zelda Caldwell

In a recently published interview, Pope Francis said he called in exorcists when he was archbishop and warned that the... Read more

Father Esquibel (Daniel Zovatto) and Father Gabriele Amorth (Russell Crowe) in Screen Gems’ The Pope's Exorcist.

Here’s what real exorcists are saying about Russell Crowe’s Vatican exorcist movie

Mar 24, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The International Association of Exorcists says the film seems to fall under the category of “splatter cinema,” which it calls... Read more

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, following the final vote on the Respect for Marriage Act in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 2022.

Pelosi reportedly arranged an ‘exorcism’ of her home. Can any Catholic priest do this?

Jan 23, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

After someone broke into her house and violently attacked her husband, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought the services of a... Read more

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti has already gained thousands of followers on social media after sharing the wisdom he has gained as an exorcist on online platforms.

This American exorcist started a TikTok channel to help souls navigate ‘dangerous territory’

Oct 27, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti started a TikTok channel last month after noticing the social media platform was introducing kids to something... Read more

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Is Latin more effective in driving out demons? An exorcist responds

Aug 10, 2022

By David Ramos

Father Francisco Torres Ruiz of the Diocese of Plasencia, Spain, said many wonder if an exorcism ritual from 1614 is... Read more

Fr. Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist of Rome, speaks to CNA on May 22, 2013. | Russel Crowe at the Les Misérables red carpet movie premiere, Sydney, Australia on 21 December 2012.

Russell Crowe to star as the Vatican's chief exorcist in new film

Jul 20, 2022

By Maisy Sullivan

Actor Russell Crowe will star as the late Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s former chief exorcist, in an upcoming movie,... Read more

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Exorcists feel isolated — but this course aims to change that

May 17, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

‘There is much greater knowledge that the exorcist must have a team,’ said course organizer Father Luis Ramirez. Read more

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Mexican bishop seeks priest exorcist

Jul 9, 2021

By David Ramos

Bishop José Armando Álvarez Cano of Tampico is seeking an exorcist for the diocese. Read more

Exorcism is a ministry of joy, light, and peace, new guide says

Jul 30, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Exorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to... Read more

Exorcist: Temptation – not possession – is the most significant demonic activity

Dec 26, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Though dramatic representations of demonic possessions, as seen in Hollywood, can make them appear to be the primary method of... Read more

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Exorcists to Jesuit head: Satan is real

Aug 23, 2019

An international organization of Catholic exorcists said Thursday that the existence of Satan as a real and personal being is... Read more

Dominican priest: Lack of belief within the Church enables the diabolical spirit

Apr 25, 2018

By Elise Harris

According to one exorcist working in Italy, the average time needed for a person to be freed from demonic influence... Read more

Why the devil hates Mary – especially during exorcisms

Mar 8, 2018

Italian priest Sante Babolin said that Satan is behind several recent attacks in various parts of the world against the... Read more

Irish priest asks for back-up as demand for exorcisms rises 'exponentially'

Jan 24, 2018

An Irish priest and exorcist is asking the country's bishops for more support after noticing a dramatic increase in demonic... Read more

Fr. Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist of Rome, speaks to CNA on May 22, 2013.

Interview with an exorcist- 'The Devil and Father Amorth'

Jan 23, 2018

A documentary on the ministry of Father Gabriele Amorth, popularly known as the “Vatican exorcist,” will be released this spring.... Read more

What is the devil's favorite sin? An exorcist responds

Dec 29, 2017

Is an exorcist afraid?  What is the devil’s favorite sin? These and other questions were tackled in a recent interview... Read more

What an Italian bishop saw at his first exorcism

Dec 22, 2017

Archbishop Erio Castellucci has a response to those who think the devil is not real: “they’re mistaken.”  Read more

How can you tell if someone is demon-possessed?

Oct 30, 2017

Recognizing the difference between a person who is possessed and a person struggling with a mental illness or other infirmity... Read more

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Exorcist says there's a demon that targets the family

Oct 25, 2017

There's a demon that specializes in attacking the family, said exorcist César Truqui, a priest who participated in a course... Read more