When Miguel Pantaleon was ordained into the Catholic church last month, it was the biggest day of his young life. More than 50 priests have been killed in Mexico since 2006, nine of them under the current administration alone. Some were killed for speaking out against cartel violence, others caught up in the crossfire of an unending conflict between rival criminal organisations. It wasn't the only time the tight-knit seminary has been thrust into mourning by drug cartel violence. Back in Rincon del Carmen, most of the village has turned out to celebrate their newly ordained priest, Father Miguel Pantaleon.

Source: The Star April 08, 2023 06:40 UTC