Washington Archdiocese Cuts Ties with Exorcist over UFO, Demon Comments
Cardinal Robert McElroy said the priest’s UFO comments undermined Church teaching on exorcism and demons, ending his 19-year role.
- On Wednesday, Cardinal Robert McElroy, the Catholic archbishop of Washington, removed Monsignor Stephen Rossetti as an exorcist after the priest claimed UFOs are the work of demons.
- Rossetti appeared on the YouTube show Faith, Hope and Love Ministry on Monday to discuss whether UFOs are aliens or demons, speculating they are demons capable of moving at speeds beyond human capabilities.
- The archbishop said Rossetti's statements "gravely undermine" church teaching on demons and exorcism, prompting the archdiocese to sever ties with the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal that Rossetti leads.
- Rossetti said he was "saddened" by the decision, though a spokesperson confirmed the priest remains in good standing within the diocese of Syracuse where he was ordained.
- While some Catholics and Protestants argue that extraterrestrial entities are demonic, Vice President JD Vance echoed similar views on a podcast in April, stating, "I think they're demons anyway.
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Catholic church removes exorcist, says UFO claims 'gravely undermine' teachings
The Archdiocese of Washington has removed a prominent Catholic exorcist and cut ties with a local ministry following comments linking unidentified flying objects to demonic activity. The Archdiocese announced Monsignor Stephen Rossetti was being removed from his role as an archdiocesan exorcist. The archdiocese also ended its affiliation with the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal, a Washington-based nonprofit led by Rossetti. In a stateme…
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Catholic Church Boots Exorcist After He Said UFOs Are Demons
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Archbishop Fires Exorcist Who Said UFOs Are Demons, Because Church Still Has Exorcists On Staff To Fire
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