King Felipe VI has decided that political appointees can be sworn in without a Bible and crucifix, as has has been long-standing tradition, media outlets are reporting.
King Felipe has decided that the Bible and crucifix are optional, as a way of promotion freedom of religion as enshrined in the Constitution.
Don Felipe’s recent proclamation as King was different from his father’s in that it didn’t include a crucifix.
Former Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, a fierce Catholic, used to display large crucifixes for events.
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