The beat of the congas thundered through the basement as the priestess called out to the spirits, praying to the orishas. It was hot that day in her South Side home, and the back room was crammed with ...

William Ross saved his money, put his life on hold and went to Cuba this month. But he wasn’t visiting family or seeking a vacation. The Phoenix resident traveled to become a high priest. Ross, who ...

Santeria religion focuses on building relationships between human beings and powerful, but mortal, spirits, called Orishas. The religion focuses on building relationships between human beings and ...