Religion and Crime: The Narco Saints

Update: 2016-07-17

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Although the Catholic church officially opposes them, the folk saints of Latin America are enormously important to the lives of hundreds of thousands of their followers. Criminals, from cartels to thieves and more, have also adopted the practice of praying to entities like Santa Muerte for forgiveness, protection and aid. But why? Learn more about the intersection of religion and crime.

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