Exorcism (from Ancient Greek ἐξορκισμός (exorkismós) 'binding by oath') is the religious or spiritual practice of evicting demons, jinns, or other malevolent spiritual entities from a person, or an area, …

Oct 2, 2023 · A popular theme in horror films is the practice of exorcism. From the 1973 classic The Exorcist to the 2023 film The Pope’s Exorcist, this genre raises questions about the devil’s reality and …

The practice of exorcism appears in religions around the world. Discover the truth behind the Catholic rite of exorcism and the horrors some priests say they have witnessed.

Feb 18, 2026 · exorcism, an adjuration addressed to evil spirits to force them to abandon an object, place, or person; technically, a ceremony used in both Jewish and Christian traditions to expel …

4 days ago · She shared with us the following. She said that as she was coming to the next exorcism session-- "I felt inside of me an intense hatred of the demons for St. Joseph and at the same time I …

Mar 3, 2026 · Asia’s first exorcism center – the St. Michael Center for Exorcism and Spiritual Liberation - named after St. Michael the Archangel, the defender against evil, officially opened in Guadalupe, …

Mar 5, 2026 · Father Chad Ripperger is a Roman Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher, and exorcist serving in the Archdiocese of Denver. He is the founder and superior general of the Society of the …

Sep 11, 2023 · We'll learn why a priest might perform an exorcism, find out what the ritual involves, take a look at a real-life exorcism and discuss the controversy surrounding the practice.

Mar 3, 2025 · This blog explores the rich history of exorcisms within the Catholic tradition, highlighting key developments and the role of exorcism in the church today.

While the basis for exorcism is grounded in the ministry of Jesus Christ (cf. Mk 1:34, 39; Lk 4:35; Mt 17:18), there is no scriptural basis for a formal rite of exorcism apart from the use of the psalms and …