The so-called patron saint of the Mexican drug war finds a different breed of followers on the other side of the border.
Roman Catholic Church
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A doctrinal framework that's fallen out of favor may be the best hope in giving Christian's faith a structure and a language they can articulate.
In Ireland, former Catholics are rediscovering their religious beliefs and Irish heritage in pre-Christian spirituality. Shweta Saraswat and Tricia Tongco's story on the reemerging presence of Pagan spirituality in Dublin.
In Ireland, former Catholics are rediscovering their religious beliefs and Irish heritage in pre-Christian spirituality. Shweta Saraswat and Tricia Tongco's story on the reemerging presence of Pagan spirituality in Dublin.
In Ireland, former Catholics are rediscovering their religious beliefs and Irish heritage in pre-Christian spirituality. Shweta Saraswat and Tricia Tongco's story on the reemerging presence of Pagan spirituality in Dublin.
Archbishop Vincent Nichols ordains five priests for the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham in Westminster Cathedral on Friday, June 10, 2011. (photo: ©Mazur/catholicchurch.org.uk)
by Paul C. DeCamp, guest contributor
Familiar with Jesus Malverde or Santa Muerte? The popularity of the original narco-saint and "saint of death" are on the rise, and are being worshipped by drug traffickers, gang members, and locals in Mexico and the U.S., are saints growing in popularity. One hitch: they are not approved by the Roman Catholic Church.
