Catholic Priest Links Cult To Rising Demonic Incidents
In Mexico, a Roman Catholic priest deeply involved in exorcism, Father Andrés Esteban López Ruiz, raised an alarm regarding the growing influence of the “Santa Muerte” cult, linking it to a significant surge in demonic activities, including possessions.
In an article penned for the Rome-based International Association of Exorcists, Father López highlighted the cult’s association with occult rituals and its identification with a female representation of death. He emphasized that the cult’s adherents, whether implicitly or explicitly, engage in practices that worship Satan, potentially exposing themselves to his influence and extraordinary actions.
Pointing out the origins of the Santa Muerte cult in the 1960s, with a subsequent surge in popularity at Mexico City’s Tepito market, Father López stressed that while it isn’t a “pre-Hispanic” tradition, it draws from a recent origin while reflecting distant historical elements.
Drawing parallels between the cult’s fixation on death and underworld themes and the pre-Hispanic beliefs that predated European Christian influence, Father López underscored how Santa Muerte amalgamates aspects of Catholicism while mirroring ancient practices.
Additionally, he highlighted Catemaco, a town in Veracruz known for its connections to witchcraft and occultism, as a significant origin for many of the cult’s rituals, blending diverse influences like Brazilian quimbanda, Cuban Santeria, and pre-Hispanic cultures into what he labeled the Mexican iteration of satanic worship under Santa Muerte.
Father López emphasized that adherents often seek supernatural favors through formal pacts with the devil, acquiring powers, wealth, and fortune. He cautioned that such actions place individuals under Satan’s influence and might provoke extraordinary demonic manifestations.
Furthermore, he revealed encounters with possessions and demonic attacks among individuals who had used drugs previously offered to the Santa Muerte idol, linking the cult to nefarious activities plaguing Mexico, such as robbery, trafficking, and murder. He noted the prevalence of this cult in Mexican prisons, deeming it a national security threat.
Father López called upon the Catholic Church to respond pastorally to this spiritual danger through Gospel teachings, education, sacraments, and prayer. He also stressed the necessity of major exorcisms to aid those affected by the profound impact of the Santa Muerte cult’s association with Satan.
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