Prayer for protection from evil spirits has a long history. In the Orthodox tradition, prayers aimed at getting rid of evil have been known since early times. They have become part of rituals ...

Like Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert, Christians must be prepared to battle evil, knowing that “with faith, prayer and penance,” the victory is assured, Pope Francis said Sunday. In his ...

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian Catholic leader called on Monday for prayer and fasting to “cast out the evil spirit of war” from his homeland. In a video message released on March 14, Major Archbishop ...

“Ghost” is defined as the spirit of a dead person imagined as visiting the living; while “demons” are considered malevolent supernatural entities; and “evil spirits” are seen as envoys of chaos. Many ...