Church and state locked in combat. Accuse Malinche of being a traitor after independence. Son was first mestizo. Liberals trying to exert control and reduce church power Catholics owe allegience to Pope, poses problem. Church threatened by lack of obedience by state.
Church turns more and more to papacy Attacked by liberals, nationals, positivists.
Becomes more responsible. Played politics, gambled. A secular life. Priests become more orthodox, chruch becomes much more conservative. Striking out at its enemies Thought liberals undermining authority and morality, esp.