Archbishop Removes Monsignor Rossetti Over May 29 UFO-Demon Claims
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Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 12
Archbishop Removes Monsignor Rossetti Over May 29 UFO-Demon Claims
3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 12
Summary
Last week, the Archdiocese of Washington removed Monsignor Stephen Rossetti after Archbishop Robert McElroy said Rossetti’s comments on UFOs and demons “gravely undermine” Catholic teaching on demons and the devil.
In a May 29 Facebook video, Rossetti said many—perhaps most—UFO sightings were demons and added that “aliens, if there are aliens, don’t possess people.”
Rossetti later posted an apology asking forgiveness for any failure to follow church teaching, while Notre Dame’s Christopher Baglow said the church has never ruled out extraterrestrial life and was surprised the firing followed a video framed as personal opinion.
The dispute lands amid a broader UAP surge: the Pentagon released large batches of UFO files in May, former President Barack Obama recently said aliens are real before clarifying no evidence showed contact, and Vice President JD Vance also cast UFOs as demonic.
With claims of recovered alien craft, why does definitive proof of non-human technology remain hidden from the public?
As UAPs go mainstream, will they shatter traditional faiths or unexpectedly trigger a global spiritual awakening?
Monsignor Rossetti Removed in June 2026: The Church’s Response to UFO-Demon Claims and Social Media Influence
Overview
In June 2026, Monsignor Stephen Rossetti was removed from his ministry after making controversial statements linking UFO sightings to demonic activity during a widely viewed interview. His remarks, which drew significant public attention, were seen as diverging from official Catholic teaching and prompted a public apology and reaffirmation of loyalty to Church doctrine. This incident highlights the growing influence of 'influencer priests' who use social media to reach large audiences, sometimes clashing with Church authority. The Church responded by reinforcing doctrinal fidelity and is now facing the challenge of guiding clergy’s digital presence while maintaining unity and tradition.