Obispado de San Sebastián

The Obispado de San Sebastián, the Catholic Bishopric of San Sebastián, Spain, is currently newsworthy due to its strong objection to images and videos featuring Dominican rapper Tokischa taken inside the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Coro in San Sebastián. Tokischa posed semi-nude within the basilica as part of promotional material for her short film, 'NO MARGINE.' The Obispado has demanded that the production company remove these images from social media, citing the provocative nature of the content and its perceived disrespect towards the sacred space. The images have garnered significant attention online, with thousands of comments and reposts. The Obispado's response highlights the ongoing tension between artistic expression and religious sensitivities, and underscores the institution's role as a guardian of religious norms and traditions within its diocese.