Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled at a simple altar where deacon Juan Pérez Gómez officiated service in Tsotsil. The scene synthesized much of the message that Pope Francis carried on his visits to the “periphery.” (AP/Fernanda Pesce)
Indigenous deacon in remote Mexico knows the kind of pope he wants
Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled at a simple altar where deacon Juan Pérez Gómez officiated service in Tsotsil. The scene synthesized much of the message that Pope Francis carried on his visits to the “periphery.” (AP/Fernanda Pesce)