In another surprising turn in the recent municipal attacks on Santa Muerte shrines in Matamoros, Ruy Rendon Leal, bishop of the Diocese of Matamoros, is calling for tolerance and open dialogue between the Catholic church and followers of Santa Muerte. He is saying that in these trying times 'Good Samaritans' and mutual help are more … Continue reading More from Matamoros – Bishop issues call for tolerance of Santa Muertistas
The adoration of death (Die anbetung des todes) by Andreas Robertz
Click Here for the original German language article from Andreas Robertz on the Deutzlandfunk website. This repost is an edited version of the Google translation. The piece is also available as a German language podcast - To listen Click Here. Death has always played an unusually prominent role in the everyday life of Mexico. When Santa … Continue reading The adoration of death (Die anbetung des todes) by Andreas Robertz
Born Again in Matamoros – Santa Muerte shrines reappear after destruction
When reports emerged that Leticia Salazar Vazquez, Mayor of Matamoros, a town on the border of the United States and Mexico, had ordered military action against a shrine dedicated to Santa Muerte it seemed to be a continuation of the aggressive stance the Catholic church has taken toward the burgeoning devotional tradition in Mexico. Coming … Continue reading Born Again in Matamoros – Santa Muerte shrines reappear after destruction
La Nina Negra – Angel de la Santa Muerte Protector Contra Enemigos
The latest update in the destruction of the Santa Muerte chapel in Matamoros, Tamulipas is an inflatable doll inscribed with curses against the current mayor Leticia Salazar Vazquez. This visceral symbol was found hanging from a footbridge in the Plaza Fiesta on January 15th, 2014. The effigy mentions Vazquez's roll in the demolition of sacred … Continue reading La Nina Negra – Angel de la Santa Muerte Protector Contra Enemigos
Madrina Vargas, líder del Templo de Santa Muerte en Tultitlán, habla sobre la destrucción de la capilla en Matamoros
El culto a la Santa Muerte cada vez cobra mas auge, así que debemos prepararnos para vencer las dudas, los mitos, los miedos, los temores. Ojalá y mis hermanos de Matamoros vuelvan a levantar su altar y personalmente acudiré a bendecirlo y a dar la oración, desde luego si ellos me lo permiten. La desinformación … Continue reading Madrina Vargas, líder del Templo de Santa Muerte en Tultitlán, habla sobre la destrucción de la capilla en Matamoros
Santa Muerte at Matamoros – Mayor orders destruction of chapel amid protests
Leticia Salazar Vazquez, Mayor of Matamoros, a town on the border of the United States and Mexico has ordered military action against a chapel dedicated to Santa Muerte which has been in operation for approximately 4 years. Reports indicate that Mexican military forces have been working since Thursday, January 9th, 2014 to demolish the worship … Continue reading Santa Muerte at Matamoros – Mayor orders destruction of chapel amid protests
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