
Exorcism - Wikipedia
In Christianity, exorcism is the practice of casting out or getting rid of demons. In Christian practice, the person performing the exorcism, known as an exorcist, is a member of a …
Exorcism | USCCB - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the Church uses against the power of the devil. What is the difference between an exorcism and the Sacrament of Penance?
Exorcism: Facts and Fiction About Demonic Possession
Mar 7, 2013 · The belief that demons can possess a body is widespread. An exorcism can, in fact, help a deeply religious person who is mentally disturbed.
Exorcism | Demonic possession, Rituals, Supernatural | Britannica
May 2, 2025 · 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 …
What is an exorcism? - U.S. Catholic
Oct 2, 2023 · Despite what many Catholics may imagine from cinematic portrayals, an exorcism, according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is simply “a specific form of prayer that …
The Early History of Exorcism | Catholic Answers Magazine
Nov 11, 2024 · In the biblical context, we see what may be an early exorcism involving the first king of the Israelites—King Saul. In 1 Samuel, we read: Now the Spirit of the Lord departed …
What Is an Exorcism? And How Should Christians Approach It?
Jan 31, 2024 · Be willing to speak boldly to someone with the gospel. That is the ultimate exorcism –the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When someone seems to be under some type of …
Catholic exorcisms are real—and they have an ancient history
Apr 18, 2023 · Exorcism, as the weapon to combat evil, expels, cleanses, or protects from whatever nefarious force is at play. In Mesopotamia during the 1st millennium B.C., purveyors …
How Exorcism Works - HowStuffWorks
Sep 11, 2023 · In this article, we'll focus on the Roman Catholic exorcism rite because of its tremendous presence in popular culture, thanks to "The Exorcist" and its successors. We'll …
What is the Catholic Rite of Exorcism?
The Catholic Rite of Exorcism is a formal liturgical practice rooted in the Church’s tradition to expel evil spirits from a person or place. It is performed by a priest who has been specifically …