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(LifeSiteNews) — Denver Archbishop James Golka has ordered Father Chad Ripperger, the most widely heard living American priest on exorcism and spiritual warfare, to cease all public ministry for one year, LifeSiteNews has confirmed directly with the priest.The order seems to cover public appearances, online homilies, and writings. Talks already booked are to be cancelled.(snip)Archbishop Golka was appointed bishop of Colorado Springs by Pope Francis on April 30, 2021. Leo XIV named him the archbishop of Denver on February 7, 2026, accepting the resignation of Archbishop Aquila.Chris Jackson, writing at Hiraeth in Exile (“Leo XIV’s Golka Appointment: Rewarding a Cover-Up”),...

A newly posted video on the verified Shawn Ryan Clips channel highlights Father Chad Ripperger's comments about displeasure among some Vatican personnel, following the announcement of his one-year pause from public speaking and interviews.The video is titled "Exorcist Reveals Why Powerful Church Leaders Want Him Gone."The excerpt comes from Ryan's interview with the Catholic priest and exorcist published March 5, more than seven months before the Archdiocese of Denver announced the pause Monday.The clip presents earlier comments and does not establish why Denver Archbishop James R. Golka requested the pause.What Ripperger said about his workRipperger told Ryan that he did...

[Catholic Caucus] Fr. Chad Ripperger silenced by his bishop for a year Denver Archbishop James Golka has ordered Fr. Chad Ripperger to cease all public ministry – no talks, no preaching, no writing – for one year.Denver Archbishop James Golka has ordered Father Chad Ripperger, the most widely heard living American priest on exorcism and spiritual warfare, to cease all public ministry for one year, LifeSiteNews has confirmed directly with the priest. The order seems to cover public appearances, online homilies, and writings. Talks already booked are to be cancelled. Ripperger was scheduled to speak at the upcoming LifeSiteNews 30th...