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October 12, 2019

Francis Campbell: Devil travels down an easier road today

Francis Campbell: Devil travels down an easier road today

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

Published in Guest Columns
September 2, 2019

Exorcists question Jesuit’s view of devil

esuit Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, the new superior general of the Society of Jesus, speaks at a press conference in Rome Oct. 18.

Contrary to statements made by Jesuit superior general Fr. Arturo Sosa, an international organization of Catholic exorcists said the existence of Satan as a real and personal being is a truth of Christian doctrine.

Published in International
October 31, 2017

Recap: Fighting a lifetime of spiritual warfare

Recap: Fighting a lifetime of spiritual warfare
A recap of the #SpiritualWarfare conference in Toronto hosted by Serviam Ministries on Oct. 28, 2017. Highlights from ex-satanist Catholic convert Zachary King & exorcist Fr. Gary Thomas.
Published in Canada
January 21, 2017

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

Over the past 40 years, Mexico's Father Francisco Lopez Sedano has performed at at least 6,000 exorcisms.

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.

Published in International
September 19, 2016

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

Father Gabriele Amorth, exorcist for the Diocese of Rome, died Sept. 16 at age 91. He is pictured in an undated photo.

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

Published in International
October 30, 2015

The demand for exorcists is growing

Fr. Gary Thomas

TORONTO - Fr. Gary Thomas knows what an exorcism looks like up close and personal.

Published in Canada
October 28, 2014

Pope says official exorcists show church's love for the suffering

An exorcism took place in this Bel-Nor neighborhood home in Saint Louis, Mo., in 1949. Pope Francis said that exorcists demonstrate the love and acre of the the church for “those who suffer because of the work of the devil.”

VATICAN CITY - Exorcists, assigned to that ministry by their bishops, demonstrate the love and care of the church for "those who suffer because of the work of the devil," Pope Francis said in a message to the International Association of Exorcists.

Published in Faith
July 5, 2014

Vatican formally recognizes international association of exorcists

An exorcism took place in this Bel-Nor neighborhood home in Saint Louis, Mo., in 2013. The Vatican June 13 formally recognized an international association of exorcists founded by Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons.

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican formally recognized an international association of exorcists founded by Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons.

Published in Vatican