Vienna Stephansplatz with FPÖ Event - Archdiocese Distances Itself

They have "no right to object to events," even if in the public perception "this square is very closely associated with St. Stephen's Cathedral," it was stated in advance by the Archdiocese of Vienna in a release.

Archdiocese of Vienna Clarifies: Bells of St. Stephen's Cathedral Ring at Usual Times

"We would not approve of the appropriation of St. Stephen's Cathedral for party-political purposes," emphasized the spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Vienna, Michael Prüller. After there were complaints about disruptive or supposedly supportive bell ringing at similar events in the past, it was clarified that the bell ringing for prayer and mass times on Thursday would take place as usual. The Vienna Freedom Party will hold their official election campaign conclusion at Stephansplatz in the afternoon.

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