Archbishop of Denver forces prominent exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger to take break from public life
Archbishop James Golka of the Archdiocese of Denver asked Fr. Chad Ripperger, a prominent Catholic priest, exorcist, and founder of the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother (also known as the Doloran Fathers), to take a one-year break from public speaking and interviews. Fr. Ripperger obeyed the request, according to an official statement released by the archdiocese on October 19th, 2026.
French bishops denounce “unacceptable violence” and riots across France over the past weekend
French bishops condemned the “unacceptable violence” that erupted across the country on October 17, 2026, expressing support for the injured and for shopkeepers while urging that “legitimate demands” be heard without further descent into chaos.