These are the patron saints — from Santa Muerte, the saint of murders and death, to Jesus Malverde, the saint of outlaws — worshiped by Mexican and Central American drug traffickers, cartels ...

Whatever your wish or grievance, you need only say a prayer or purchase the appropriate color-coded candle and offer it to La Santa Muerte. An orange candle is for all-around good luck.

But among the many Santa Muerte skeletons and the offerings of candles and tequila left for her are also statues of saints and angels, even one of Jesus himself. “I think she is an angel sent by ...

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (RNS) — Betzy Ballesteros, a 26-year-old transgender sex worker, keeps a shrine to Santa Muerte, the skeleton folk saint, in her home. Surrounding the statue are candles ...

Catholics and other Christians should get rid of any Santa Muerte statues, candles or other paraphernalia. In his resurrection, Jesus Christ conquered death. Through our Christian baptism, we ...

Santa Muerte, or Saint Death, ... Followers will gather at the saint's altar to leave offerings of apples, flowers, cigarettes, colored candles, ...

La Santa Muerte is not bad and does not protect or encourage evil deeds Cynthia says. ... Numerous candles are placed in front of the statues to illuminate the journey of each believer.

Santa Muerte statues and related items, such as candles and necklaces with the image of folk saint, have been among the best-selling products at Yerberia Santa Fe ...

Santa Muerte (Saint of Death or Our Holy Lady of Death) is a Mexican folk saint whose devotion has significantly increased ...

Oh, the Santa Muerte candle is not to be taken lightly, my friend. A couple of years ago my sister got hung up on Mexican Milagros – these little medallions that represent every affliction ...

They chant “rosaries” and light votive candles before Santa Muerte statues, while offering flowers, alcohol, lit cigarettes and other gifts. They ask for protection and prosperity.