Alonso de Montúfar, the archbishop of Mexico, convoked the council on June 29, 1555.
The other bishops in attendance were:[1] Zárate died during the council.
[1] These rulings touched on a wide variety of topics.
The council ordered missionaries to evangelize to Indians in the local language.
[3] Natives were banned from becoming priests,[4] and indigenous songs and dances were restricted.