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Grease super-star Olivia Newton-John arranged for a priest to exorcise her Florida mansion after a contractor killed himself inside the house.
Vatican Denies Pope Performed Exorcism
The Vatican has put to rest speculation that Pope Francis performed an exorcism on a young man in a wheelchair after celebrating Mass in St. Peter's Square who was seen convulsing and trembling while the pope prayed over him.
Boom in Exorcism Sparks Magazine Launch in Poland
You know things are getting bad in this world when the number of exorcisms rose to such heights in Poland that Roman Catholic priests have joined together to launch a new magazine which will focus on helping people to better understand the wiles of Satan.
Vatican Exorcist Calls Yoga "Satanic"
Rome's chief exorcist, Father Gabriele Amorth, has reignited the debate over whether Christians can practice yoga by declaring that both yoga and Harry Potter are tools of the devil.
Surge of Interest in Satanism Causes Increase in Demand for Exorcists
Because of the easy accessibility of information on Satan worshipping on the web, more and more young people are becoming involved in Satanism, which has resulted in an increased demand for the services of exorcists.
The Rite: Film on Exorcism to be Released January 28
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The priest whose real life experience is the basis for a new movie about exoricism scheduled for release this Friday, is praising the film for its positive portrayal of the Church and for its witness to the power of faith.
Vatican and Discovery Channel Plan New Series on Exorcism
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Vatican is teaming up with the Discovery Channel to produce a series documenting authentic cases of hauntings and possession.
Theologian Mocks Upcoming USCCB Conference on Exorcism
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A well-known dissenting theologian is mocking plans by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to sponsor a special conference on the Liturgical and Pastoral Practice of Exorcism in Baltimore this November just before the bishops' semiannual meeting.
Exorcist: Rite of Exorcism Needed Now More than Ever
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A leading pro-life leader, priest and exorcist explains how Satan is manifesting himself in today’s world and why the rite of exorcism is needed now more than ever.
Shamanistic Exorcism Suspected in Teen’s Death
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Police in Fairfax, Virginia are investigating the suspicious death of a Korean teen who died from “blunt force trauma and asphyxiation” during what authorities believe was an ancient Korean rite of exorcism performed by shamans.