A translation from the rite revised following the Second Vatican Council. The revised text draws from rituals used by the Catholic Church for centuries.
The covers of two publications related to exorcism from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are seen in this composite photo. "Exorcisms and Related Supplications" is the first official English translation of the rite of exorcism and is available only to bishops and others designated by them. The booklet "Prayers Against the Powers of Darkness" contains specific prayers from the translation's appendix and is being made available to anyone. (CNS)
