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Exorcisms have been part of Christianity for centuries

  • Written by S. Kyle Johnson, Doctoral Student in Systematic Theology, Boston College
A painting showing Saint Francis Borgia, a 16th century saint,, performing an exorcism.Francisco Goya

“The Exorcist,” a horror film released 45 years ago, is a terrifying depiction of supernatural evil. The film tells the story of a young American girl who is possessed by a demon and eventually exorcised by a Catholic priest.

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