Sor Juana, A Magnificent Life Posted April 5, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History Little known outside Mexico, this 17th Century intellectual was a driving cultural force of her time.
The Black Christ of Otatitlán Posted February 2, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities A carving of a black Christ brings hundreds of thousands of believers yearly to a small town in Veracruz.
The Weeping Virgin of Monterrey Posted October 30, 2017 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Religious Curiosities A Divine message? In Monterrey this image of Mary cries every day.
The Rise in Mexican Exorcisms Posted July 17, 2017 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities, Uncategorized Cases of alleged demonic possession are on the rise in Mexico. Why?
The Virgin of Zapopan Posted March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Religious Curiosities Millions have claimed miracles related to this centuries-old statue of a Mexican Virgin Mary.
José Sánchez del Río, Mexico’s Boy Saint Posted October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 Robert Bitto3 CommentsPosted in Religious Curiosities On October 16, 2016 Pope Francis canonized Mexico’s youngest saint. Here is his story.
