World How St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes, worked his way into hearts in Mexico By Eyder Peralta Published October 28, 2024 at 4:37 PM CDT ...

His popularity probably stems from his patronage of lost causes. An experience Jude had while in the city of Edessa is said to be the reason why he is associated with “impossible” situations.

These days, across the city, you find St. Jude in altars alongside the Holy Death, a folk saint representing death who is condemned by the Catholic Church. MEJIA: (Speaking Spanish).

Over the years, he became the go-to saint for young people. Now on YouTube, you find hip-hop songs about St. Jude. You find T-shirts that represent him in gold encrusted urban garbs.