Illa maintains the declaration for Sant Jordi, the solidarity event, and the parade despite mourning for the Pope

The President of the Generalitat (Catalan Government), Salvador Illa, has modified his Sant Jordi agenda due to the three days of official mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The day will not begin with the traditional meeting with the giants at the Palau, but will instead begin with an official address at 9:30 a.m.