Exorcism

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An exorcist talks about 'Annabelle' and the power of evil

Aug 20, 2017

What children read, what they see on the screen, can inspire them toward greater faithfulness. Conversely, Father Robert warns, it... Read more

Why this Catholic priest objects to the 'private exorcist' trend

Aug 5, 2017

A recent article in the Economist has some disturbing news about the rise of so-called “professional exorcists” in France and... Read more

Holy Rosary church in Belfast.

Priest horrified at exorcist film showings in abandoned church

Jul 27, 2017

An Irish priest has decried a film festival's plans to screen two horror films in an abandoned church next month.  Read more

Italian exorcist to Jesuit leader: No, the devil isn't just a 'symbol'

Jun 2, 2017

Italian priest and exorcist Fr. Sante Babolin said that “the devil, Satan, exists” and that “evil is not an abstraction,”... Read more

US exorcists: Demonic activity is on the rise

Mar 15, 2017

There is an alarming increase in demonic activity being reported by those who work in exorcism ministry, said the exorcist... Read more

Exorcists warn against Wiccan spell to bind Donald Trump

Mar 2, 2017

Witches in the U.S. are offering a solution to those who say Donald Trump is not their president: cast a... Read more

Fathe Francisco Lopez Sedano.

After performing 6,000 exorcisms, this priest says the devil fears him

Jan 19, 2017

Fr. Francisco Lopez Sedano is an 80-year-old Mexican exorcist. In the past 40 years of service, he has conducted at... Read more

Is Latin the best language for exorcisms?

Nov 26, 2016

By Mary Farrow

With the September debut of the new T.V. series The Exorcist, based on the horror film series of the same... Read more

The funeral Mass of Father Gabriele Amorth, said at Santa Maria Regina degli Apostoli Alla Montagnola, Sept. 19, 2016.

A final farewell to Rome's exorcist: the funeral of Father Amorth

Sep 20, 2016

Hundreds attended the funeral Mass of Father Gabriele Amorth, the exorcist of the Diocese of Rome, on Monday, following his... Read more

Fr. Gabriel Amorth, who died Sept. 16, speaks to CNA in 2013.

Rome's exorcist, Father Gabriel Amorth, dies at age 91

Sep 16, 2016

Father Gabriel Amorth, the exorcist of the Diocese of Rome who drew worldwide attention, died on Friday at the age... Read more

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

Dec 28, 2015

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

Help from above: Priest in a helicopter exorcises Italian town

Jul 31, 2015

A priest has performed an aerial exorcism of the Italian seaside town of Castellammare di Stabia in response to a... Read more

What happens when an entire country becomes infested with demons?

Jun 16, 2015

Can a country with deep Christian roots like Mexico find itself at the mercy of demons? Some in the Church... Read more

Is 'Charlie Charlie' a harmless game? Exorcist says absolutely not

May 27, 2015

A game that purports to invoke a Mexican demon – known as “Charlie, Charlie” and considered to be a simplified... Read more

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High-profile Rome exorcist: 'ISIS is Satan'

Apr 15, 2015

In a recent Facebook post, well-known Roman exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth said the Islamic State (ISIS) “is Satan,” also questioning... Read more

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Practical help for the demon-possessed: Vatican rolls out new exorcism course

Apr 10, 2015

By Ann Schneible

This month the Vatican will gather a wide range experts in the field of exorcism with the aim of shedding... Read more

USCCB Fall General Assembly.

Celiac disease, health care, exorcism book on agenda for bishops' meeting

Nov 6, 2014

The reception of Communion by those with Celiac Disease, avoiding cooperation with evil in health care partnerships, and a possible... Read more

Exorcism conference trains priests in 'ministry of love'

May 13, 2014

For the ninth consecutive year, a group of experts met in Rome to train those interested in the ministry of... Read more

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

Famous exorcist says Pope's simple prayer cast out demon

May 24, 2013

Rome’s most well known exorcist says Pope Francis performed an exorcism in St. Peter’s Square last Sunday and that the... Read more

Pope Francis presides of Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square on May 19, 2013.

Vatican spokesman denies Pope conducted exorcism

May 21, 2013

Pope Francis did not perform an exorcism when he prayed over a young disabled man in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more