Exorcism (from Ancient Greek ἐξορκισμός (exorkismós) 'binding by oath') is the religious or spiritual practice of evicting demons, Djinns, 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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 25, 2026 · Exorcists urge Pope Leo XIV to ensure every diocese has trained priests as occult practices and spiritual harm increase.

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.

Oct 20, 2022 · Below is a timeline highlighting episodes in the history of exorcism, beginning with its biblical roots.

4 days ago · Today, Catholic Church experts said there are roughly 150 Catholic priests in the US trained to practice exorcism, a centuries-old ritual intended to rid people of demonic influence or …

Feb 17, 2019 · The English word exorcism comes from the Greek exorkosis, which means "out-oath." An exorcism is an attempt to evict demons or spirits from the body of a (normally living) human …

Mar 26, 2026 · Pope Leo XIV held a private meeting with the world's leading Catholic exorcists, who warned of a global rise in occult practices and asked the Church to act.