Dateline - Mexicans worship Saint Death

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David O'Shea examines a thriving cult in Mexico City, the cult of Santa Muerte, literally "Saint Death",worshipped by poor people and the criminal underworld.

Shunned by the Catholic church, thousands of people flock to a small shrine in the city to pay their respects.

The cult derives from an age old Aztec tradition that saw death as a key part of life's journey.

Saint Death clearly has broad appeal …criminals., prostitutes, gamblers and others leave offerings of tequila, marijuana and cigarettes.