Church Leader Removes Priest Who Said UFOs Are Demons

A Catholic priest in Washington, D.C. lost his job this week after saying UFOs are really demons. Cardinal Robert McElroy, the top church leader in Washington, removed Monsignor Stephen Rossetti from his role as an exorcist. The cardinal said the priest's statements about aliens and demons hurt the church's teachings. An exorcist is a priest who helps people who believe they are possessed by demons.

Monsignor Rossetti is both a priest and a psychologist who has worked for the church for many years. He runs the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal, which helps people with spiritual problems. He has written several books about fighting demons and appeared on TV shows about exorcists. Many people know him for his work in this unusual field.

The debate about UFOs and aliens has grown this year because of government reports. President Trump ordered his administration to release secret files about UFOs and aliens. The Pentagon started sharing some images last month, but scientists are still trying to understand what they mean. These releases have made people more curious about whether aliens really exist.

Cardinal McElroy disagreed strongly with these statements and took action quickly. He removed Monsignor Rossetti from his job as an exorcist and cut ties between the church and his spiritual center. The cardinal said the priest's comments about UFOs and demons 'gravely undermine' the church's careful teachings about the devil. The church declined to explain exactly which teachings were violated.

Monsignor Rossetti said he was sad about the church's decision to remove him. He asked for forgiveness if he had not been faithful to church teachings. His spiritual center will continue to operate and help people with their spiritual needs. He also keeps his job as a professor at Catholic University of America, where he teaches about theology and religious studies.