Bodas, amenazas y secretos de México: lo que guarda el Archivo del Arzobispado

The Historical Archive of the Archdiocese of Mexico preserves documents dating back to at least 1532 that detail the relationship between the Church and various Mexican governments. These records include everything from daily community life and local economies to significant political conflicts.

One notable document in the collection is an unsigned note addressed to the archbishop of that era, which ordered that no masses or funeral services be held for Francisco I. Madero. According to the publisher Desde la Fe, this message served as a warning from the government of Victoriano Huerta following the president's assassination.

Beyond political records, the archive contains sacramental books, tithe registries, and files regarding abandoned children, hacienda harvests, and the travel routes of archbishops. These documents provide a historical account of regional economies and the composition of local populations.