The Catholic Register

God! He just beats the devil

burnsh@catholicregister.org (Sr. Helena Burns, FSP) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:25:12 -0500

Fr. Gabriele Amorth, SSP (1925-2016) was the chief exorcist of the Vatican and a member of the Society of St. Paul (one of the congregations founded by Blessed Fr. James Alberione). I had the privilege of interviewing Fr. Amorth in 2011, while filming a documentary on Fr. Alberione (MediaApostle.com).

Archbishop Sample leads rosary, exorcism to bring peace to Portland, Ore.

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:07:34 -0400

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Dakota Hulsey was diligently setting up tables in a downtown Portland restaurant Oct. 17.

Francis Campbell: Devil travels down an easier road today

fcampbell@catholicregister.org (Francis Campbell) — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400

To characterize our adult son as a film fanatic might fall short of the mark.

Nicaraguan bishops to pray for exorcism as violence continues

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:50:36 -0400

MANAGUA, Nicaragua – As attacks on Catholic clergy continue and anti-government protesters are besieged by Nicaraguan police and paramilitaries, the bishops said they would pray an exorcism prayer.

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

cna-ewtn@catholicregister.org (CNA/EWTN News) — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -0500

MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Fr. Francisco Lopez Sedano is an 80-year-old Mexican exorcist. In the past 40 years of service, he has conducted at least 6,000 exorcisms.

Dedicated to battling the devil, noted Italian exorcist dies at 91

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:30:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY – Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons, died at the age of 91.

In Philippines, spirituality includes warfare against forces of darkness

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 10:00:00 -0500

MANILA, Philippines - In the months leading up to Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines Jan. 15-19, Church leaders emphasized "spiritual preparation," such as a special prayer for the Pope at the end of each Mass and a reminder to carry out small acts of kindness toward the less fortunate.

Virginia woman sues priest, diocese for alleged abuse during exorcism

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:33:17 -0400

ARLINGTON, Va. - A Virginia woman who claims a priest sexually abused her while meeting with her to perform exorcisms has filed suit against the Arlington Diocese and the Virginia-based pro-life group he formerly headed for $5.3 million in damages.

The suit, filed June 19 in Arlington County Circuit Court on behalf of a woman identified only as Jane Doe, claims Father Thomas Euteneuer, former director of Human Life International, abused her between April 2008 and September 2010.

Spanish priest says exorcism is God's 'gift to help us believe'

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:33:17 -0500

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - If everything you know about exorcism you learned by watching the movie, "The Exorcist," Father Jose Antonio Fortea wants to exorcise those notions from your head.

To learn about exorcism, Father Fortea said the best textbook is the Bible, especially the Gospels, because after all, Jesus was an exorcist.

Father Fortea, a priest of the Diocese of Alcala de Henares in Spain, is an exorcist. He is the author of several books including "Interview With an Exorcist." Currently based in Rome studying for his doctorate in theology, he was in Florida recently to give talks about exorcism and pastoral care.