Overview

• The cancellation applies to the central mass of the Sant Miquel de Sants festival, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the patron saint’s death.
• Cultural associations and municipal parties including ERC Vic, CUP and Vic en Comú Podem had announced boycotts over Luis Argüello’s homophobic and anti-independence remarks.
• In its Friday statement, the Bisbat de Vic warned that planned actions could endanger both people’s safety and the city’s cultural heritage.
• The Ayuntamiento de Vic affirmed that all secular Festa Major events will continue as scheduled without disruption.
• Mayor Albert Castells is set to address the controversy at a press briefing later this afternoon.