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Why Archbishop Wester says prayer to Santa Muerte is 'really wrong'

Mar 25, 2019

The Archbishop of Santa Fe said recently that people praying to “Saint Death” won’t find the answers they’re looking for.  Read more

A statue of Santa Muerte.

Have you heard of Saint Death? Don’t pray to her.

Nov 4, 2017

By Mary Farrow

They call her Santa Muerte (‘Holy Death’ or ‘Saint Death’), but she’s no saint.  Read more

Santa Muerte.

Mexican prison massacre may have 'Saint Death' ties

Jul 14, 2017

The recent massacre of over two dozen prisoners in a central penitentiary in the state of Guerrero, Mexico may have... Read more

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