[humblegunner]

Yes, I realize this is not what the article says, but the AP is certainly not pro-Catholic and it does not actually quote her as saying she prayed to Father Damien

OK, stipulated. It certainly implies that she says she prayed to him.

Toguchi has credited her survival to praying to Belgium-born Jozef De Veuster

Personally, if I felt compelled to pray to a non-deity I'd pick a healthier one.

[wagglebee]

It certainly implies that she says she prayed to him.

It flatly states that she did, though this doesn't mean that she said this.

Personally, if I felt compelled to pray to a non-deity I'd pick a healthier one.

I have no doubt that you would, but why?