Death Comes for the Archbishop

When Father Jean Marie Latour is sent from France to serve as the Apostolic Vicar of the newly annexed New Mexico territory, he enters a land steeped in ancient customs, torn between Mexican and Indigenous traditions, and only recently under American rule.

Amid vast deserts, red hills, and treacherous arroyos, Latour faces the challenges of cultural divides, rebellious clergy, and profound loneliness. Alongside his steadfast companion, Father Joseph Vaillant, he dedicates decades to gently spreading his faith, forging connections, and leaving a legacy of quiet transformation.