Category Archives: Religion

Holy Week in Mexico: Time for Jesus Accidents Nationwide

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

You may not know this but Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a very important religious holiday in Mexico, and among the many events that take place during the course of the week, the so-called passion play is one of the most … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to Hell for this, but at Least it Will be RA-PI-DI-TO

Posted on July 26, 2017 by

 

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Argentine Priest Blesses Flock with ‘Despacito,’ Because there’s no God and we’re all Going to Hell

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

It was only a few days ago I wrote about gringo media discovering the craze of Despacito, the first Spanish-language U.S. No. 1 hit since Macarena. Well, get ready for more Despacito-infused news: A priest at a local church in … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Wins ‘First-ever Telemundo Innovation Award’ — for some Reason

Posted on April 8, 2016 by

Today in awkward, Hispanic-related news… Pope Francis is the proud recipient of the first-ever Telemundo Innovation Award, which was conceived by Telemundo to honor an individual innovator “whose work has explored new trends, showcased pioneering spirit and greatly impacted society.” According to … Continue reading →

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Jesus Goes for a “Wok” in East Harlem

Posted on March 29, 2016 by

Speaking of the Mexicanness of Jesus… He also lives in El Barrio. Photo: Laura Martínez. East Harlem

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Pope Francis Gets Convenient Gift Before 12-Hour Flight

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

Right before taking a plane that will take him to Cuba, then Mexico, Pope Francis received a bunch of gifts from several Latin American journalists who are making the trip with him. Among my favorites: A gigantic sombrero featuring what looks to be the … Continue reading →

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Syrian Refugee Crisis: Whatever Happened to the Old Political Debate about Rejecting Mexicans Instead?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by

Being Mexican, and having lived in several countries, I’ve seen my share of political idiocy and horrors. But as it turns out, nothing had prepared me for the current “debate” taking place right now in my now adopted country about whether to … Continue reading →

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