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Dangers Of The Road Haven’t Deterred Pilgrims Walking To Magdalena To Honor San Francisco Xavier

Every year, thousands of Catholics make their way to a small town in Sonora, Mexico, to honor a revered saint. Many come on foot as part of their sacrifice to the saint. But ongoing highway construction between Nogales and Magdalena has made the journey more dangerous for some this year.


Kendal Blust was a senior field correspondent at KJZZ from 2018 to 2023.