Podcast Summary: "Las Monjas que Adoraban al Diablo | Historias Macabras de Sacerdotes y Monjas"

EXTRA ANORMAL – iEX Studios
Date: March 27, 2026
Host: Paco Arias
Guest: Antonio Chapa ("Chuy", de Tequila Son y Leyendas)

Overview

This gripping episode of "EXTRA ANORMAL" delves into chilling, rarely discussed stories from within religious institutions: convents and churches in Mexico and Latin America. The central theme revolves around the paradox of holy places being the setting for otherworldly, even demonic, phenomena, as well as tales of corrupt priests and haunted nuns. With a respectful but direct approach, Paco and Chuy explore testimonies of demonic pacts, possession, restless spirits, and the macabre history hidden in sacred walls.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Why the Paranormal Is Drawn to Sacred Places

• Sacred sites as battlegrounds: The episode opens with the assertion that "el demonio habita en lugares santos, donde la fe es más fuerte, pero también donde la oscuridad intenta siempre abrirse paso." (00:59)
• Commonality of ghostly clergy: Chuy shares that stories of ghostly nuns and priests are widespread across Latin America, suggesting that churches and convents are hardly free from paranormal activity. (03:48)

2. Demonic Pacts Among Priests and Nuns

• Discussion of pacts: Paco discusses how, in moments of desperation—whether for health, legal troubles, or power—some priests allegedly make literal diabolic pacts within their churches. These rituals involve the profanation of sacred vows and acts ("lo tienen que rechazar y después tienen que profanar esto dentro de su casa..."). (04:48)
• Consequences and risk: The conversation warns listeners that some forthcoming stories are exceptionally strong and darker than typically shared on mainstream platforms.

3. Notable Story: Forced Devil Worship in a Convent

• The "Me obligaron a adorar a Satanás" story (08:48–15:49):
  • A young woman entering a convent, feeling the "call of God," finds herself lured by another nun to a secret ritual where she’s told her prayers will at last be heard.
  • She experiences a spiritual response while praying with a special rosary, only to awaken with it–noticing it’s made of small "huesitos" (bones).
  • The Mother Superior cryptically tells her: "Anoche rezaste. ¿A quién responde? Cuando la desesperación es verdadera... no siempre es Dios quien te hace el llamado". (14:30)
  • This traumatizing event leads her to ultimately found "uno de los cultos más grandes que se ubican aquí en México".
• Chuy’s reaction: "Muy fuerte. Honesty, it's direct... a veces hay cosas que te dicen existe, pero no como tú crees o como te lo dicen antes." (15:49)

4. Rituals, Possession, and Carnal Encounters in Convent Settings

• Paco recalls another story, "Entrégate al Señor," about a convent where a young woman witnesses nuns engaging in an ecstatic, sexual ritual invoking "el innombrable" (the devil). The phrase "Entrégate al Señor" masked sinister intentions. (16:29–17:19)
• Chuy underscores that "no solamente existe el Dios y el diablo... hay otras entidades". (17:32)

5. Legendary Ghosts of Monjas (Nuns) and Priests

La Planchada

• Chuy highlights the legend of "La Planchada", a spectral nurse (often a nun) seen in hospitals, believed to help or warn patients. (17:32–22:54)

The Nun of Aguascalientes

• Paco shares the story of a tragic nun who died after abuse and ostracism; to this day, her apparition is witnessed in the Casa de la Cultura de Aguascalientes, especially after a chilling incident during a Día de Muertos party prank that went wrong. (25:34–32:50)

6. First-person Experiences and Local Legends

• Chuy describes his own experience at a restaurant that was once a convent, hearing a mysterious nun’s voice and later learning from staff that many have seen her apparition. (32:50–36:32)
• Both hosts discuss how it was historically common to bury priests and nuns under convents, especially those who died "in disgrace"—prompting many apparition stories during renovations. (37:09–39:09)
• Chuy details colonial era punishments such as "emparedamiento" (walling nuns alive for alleged sins)—with modern discoveries of skeletons and persistent hauntings. (39:09–40:26)

7. The Weight and Consequences of Guilt and Unholy Acts

• Paco shares a rare, personal testimony from a former priest who’d never wanted to take holy orders. His weaknesses led him into moral failings, culminating in direct confrontation with what he believes was a demonically possessed child. The encounter ("¿Qué pasó, padrecito? ¿Ya terminaste de dar consejos maritales?") shattered his faith and his life. (41:54–51:37)

8. "El demonio está en la iglesia"

• Chuy relays a saying from his hometown: the devil doesn’t haunt bars or brothels, but seeks out those struggling for sanctity inside the church: "Los que están aquí buscando un perdón son los que quiero traer hacia acá." (54:25–58:17)

9. More Macabre Legends: The Headless Priest

• Chuy recounts the pan-regional legend of the "sacerdote sin cabeza" (headless priest) who is said to offer a ghostly "misa de difuntos" at 3 a.m.—a story echoed in many Latin American countries. (60:05–64:26)

10. Medical Encounters with the Paranormal

• A paramedic’s chilling story: a young nun, brought to the hospital for unexplained seizures and aggression, reveals supernatural strength and a deep, "cavernous" voice. Afterward, the medical staff resort to spiritual objects for protection, convinced of having witnessed something inexplicable. (65:11–72:25)

11. Puebla: Epicenter of Haunted Convents

• Chuy closes with the legend of a mother’s spirit seeking help for her dying son during a colonial epidemic in Puebla’s Ex Convento de San Pedro. To this day, the building is said to brim with ghostly activity. (72:45–77:27)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Paco Arias: "Dentro de las iglesias y conventos… suceden los hechos más macabros." (04:48)
• Mother Superior (anónimo): "Anoche rezaste. ¿A quién responde?... no siempre es Dios quien te hace el llamado, hay que aceptar que para algunos el Dios no está en el cielo." (14:30)
• Chuy: "El mundo terrenal es muy fuerte… creo que cuando tú trasciendes no te quedas, yo más bien pienso que son castigos o almas en pena." (24:11)
• Ex sacerdote poseído (de testimonio): "¿Qué pasó, padrecito? ¿Ya terminaste de dar consejos maritales?" (50:15)
• Chuy: "El demonio… decía que la iglesia es un lugar puro, pero ahí es donde están los que él quiere reclutar." (57:55)
• Chuy: "Las leyendas que uno cree que son cuentos, tienen un origen… a las 3 de la mañana en ciertas iglesias las campanas suenan para dar misa y es un ser sobrenatural, una persona que no tiene cabeza." (60:14–62:51)

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:59]–[03:40]: Show introduction, theme, and guest presentation.
• [04:48]–[15:49]: Pactos demoníacos and "Me obligaron a adorar a Satanás" story.
• [16:29]–[17:19]: "Entrégate al Señor" convent story.
• [25:34]–[32:50]: Leyenda de la monja de Aguascalientes and haunted party incident.
• [32:50]–[36:32]: Chuy's personal haunting at an ex-convent restaurant.
• [39:09]–[40:26]: Emparedadas and colonial convent punishments.
• [41:54]–[51:37]: Testimonio del ex sacerdote y niño poseído.
• [54:25]–[58:17]: El demonio busca a los devotos dentro de la iglesia.
• [60:05]–[64:26]: "Sacerdote sin cabeza"/Misa de difuntos legend.
• [65:11]–[72:25]: The possessed nun at Cruz Roja, and impact on hospital staff.
• [72:45]–[77:27]: Legend: Aparecida del ex convento de San Pedro, Puebla.

Tone

The episode balances respectful skepticism with open fascination, combining firsthand testimonies, urban legends, and historical analysis. Both Paco and Chuy maintain a tone that’s genuinely curious, sometimes somber, and always intent on honoring the emotional and cultural weight of each story. Their engaging, conversational style keeps even the most horrific details grounded in human experience and cultural context.

For Further Exploration

• For more Mexican and Latin American myths, listeners are invited to follow Chuy’s channel (Tequila Son y Leyendas).
• Episode hints at further discussions and invites listeners to a web-exclusive, uncensored continuation.

**If you enjoy real accounts of the uncanny within religion and Mexican folklore, or want to ponder the spiritual perils said to lurk behind cloistered walls, this episode is essential listening.