Popular Culture
The Rituale Romanum is probably most famous for its rite of Exorcism made famous by the 1973 horror film The Exorcist. While the text is becoming increasingly more rare, every Catholic Diocese in the world has a Priest who is technically responsible for carrying out exorcisms as instructed by the Bishop. The Rituale Romanum used to be the only text the Church would allow for a valid Exorcism, and although newer texts are permitted, it is still the most commonly used among exorcists, although today a vernacular translation is commonly used. This Ritual is also used by the Winchester brothers in the TV series Supernatural.
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