Key facts
- Washington Archbishop Cardinal Wilton Gregory removed Father Patrick Henry as exorcist.
- Father Patrick Henry publicly stated his belief that UFO sightings are demons.
- The archdiocese has not provided further details on the removal.
Washington Archbishop Cardinal Wilton Gregory has removed Father Patrick Henry from his position as the archdiocese's exorcist. The decision follows public statements made by Father Henry in which he compared unidentified flying objects (UFOs) to demons. Father Henry stated, 'It's my personal belief that probably many if not most of these UFO sightings are in fact demons.' The archdiocese has not provided further details regarding the specific nature of the comments or the process leading to the removal.