Catholicism is the main religion in Spain . There are also some Jews who have settled in Madrid, Barcelona, Cordoba and Sevilla.There are some Anglicans in Spain. There has been a lot of dispute between the Catholics, Muslims Jews and Protestants. Christians were defeated and Christianity was adopted by the masses. Catholic religion was taken as the religion of the state when a Concordant was signed with Vatican.
Franco was given the right to give names to the Roman Catholic bishops. In 1953 the Church became very powerful and acquired many privileges. Canonical marriages were made compulsory for all the Catholics. The Church was also freed from the obligation of paying taxes. They also received subsidies for construction of new buildings. It also got the opportunity to establish universities.
It is very much evident that the Spanish religion laid emphasis on the pain of Christ. This is done to show the courage and sacrifice which Christ had shown for the common man. During the holy week many people walk in processions barefooted and with blackhats.They carry some sort of burden in the same way in which Christ carried it.
Some mystic traditions are also followed in Spain. Most of the buildings in Spain resemble the church. The cakes and pastries have across on them which show that they love the religion. It should not be forgotten that there was a ban on marriage of the priests.
The church was proud that it had rendered services in education, health and social fields
