Frequently asked Questions about Exorcism
During the approval process of “Exorcisms and Related Supplications”, the Secretariat of Divine Worship at the USCCB developed a series of FAQ’s on exorcism
Category: Devil
How the devil tempts us
When we say we are tempted by the devil, we never meet or see him and he does not talk to us. How can he be said to tempt us to do evil?
To Beat the Devil
Pope Paul VI suspended the priest’s tonsure. Did he suspend the exorcism practices as well? If so, why then does an official office of chief exorcist exist in the Vatican? T M Rosa Pope Paul...
The Devil prefers a Comfy Church that Overlooks Truth
The devil would like to see a church that never takes any risks, never speaks out with the truth and just settles on being wishy-washy, comfortable and business-savvy, Pope Francis said. God’s prophets always...
Don’t Dialogue with the Devil
Satan is a liar and a cheat who promises people everything then leaves them with nothing, Pope Francis said at his early morning Mass. In his homily Pope Francis contrasted the way Eve interacted...
Christian Living Requires Constant Battle with the Devil
Moving closer to Christ means facing daily struggles against temptation and battling against evil, Pope Francis said. When Jesus approaches the people who have come to hear him and be healed, “the unclean spirits...
Italian Exorcist was Dedicated to Battling the Devil
Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons began his ministry as an exorcist for the Diocese of Rome in 1986 and performed – according to his own estimates...
‘To Kill in the Name of God is Satanic’
Pope Francis held a special requiem Mass for a French priest assassinated by youths claiming allegiance to the Islamic State. “Father Jacques Hamel had his throat slit on the cross, at the exact moment...
How Can you Tell if Someone is Demon-Possessed?
Recognising the difference between a person who’s possessed and a person struggling with a mental illness or other infirmity is a vital part of the ministry of exorcism, according to a long-time exorcist and...
Are Exorcisms still Relevant Today?
Several articles in The Southern Cross over the last months have discussed demonic possessions and exorcisms. Does demonic possession really exist and isn’t exorcism an outdated idea? In a document presented as recently as 1999, the...
