Category Archives: Religion

Mexicans Are Selling a ‘Mystic Candle’ to Fight Off Coronavirus

Posted on May 8, 2020 by

The above candle is being sold as a “mystic product” and it promises to protect us from the evils of coronavirus. In fact, according to the owner of this establishment in Tabasco, all you have to do is light it … Continue reading →

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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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Fox News Totally Loves Muslims — as long as they Come Wrapped in the U.S. Flag

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

Kind of reminds me of this thing. Big #LOL Via: The Hill

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‘The New York Times’ Wants you to Think Mary Magdalene is the Patron Saint of Mexico

Posted on September 27, 2015 by

Hat tip: A gringo in Querétaro

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TBN Launches Hispanic TV Network Called -What Else?- Salsa

Posted on May 30, 2015 by

Religious broadcaster Trinity Broadcasting Network on June will launch an English-language channel targeting what it called “next-generation” Latinos, which apparently are religious, prefer to speak English and — of course — love to dance and eat salsa. Per a company … Continue reading →

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This Church Claims God is Having Sexual Pleasure with you

Posted on January 14, 2015 by

No, the devil is not in the details; the devil is in the bad translations. Take St. Ignatius, an Austin-based catholic parish, which — in an effort to lure more Hispanics — decided to translate its holy message into Spanish. However, … Continue reading →

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Kellogg’s Preps Cereal Line for Religious-Minded Hispanics

Posted on November 18, 2014 by

Hispanic moms should worry no more: Jesu Krispis, Tadeos and Guada Loops are here to make sure their little devils will go off to school not only with a full belly, but with energy and a blessed heart — and soul — ready to … Continue reading →

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CW to Premiere Venezuelan Drama About a Religious Girl Who Gets ‘Accidentally Inseminated’

Posted on July 28, 2014 by

The crave for Latin American dramas is about to reach new heights, as CW on October will debut an English-language adaptation of Juana la Virgen, a Venezuelan novela about a “very religious girl” who ends up being artificially inseminated… accidentally, … Continue reading →

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Mexican Marketing Knows no Boundaries….

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

For the monolingual crowd: This stuff is almost as un-translatable as it is brilliant. Look it up. Do your homework!

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