Trasmoz Remains Excommunicated And Cursed

In the 13th century, the Spanish village of Trasmoz was excommunicated after the nearby Veruela monastery used rumors of witchcraft to punish the community during disputes over taxes and resources. In 1511, the monastery secured Pope Julius II's permission to curse Trasmoz by reciting Psalm 108. No pope has lifted either punishment, leaving Trasmoz as Spain's only village that remains both excommunicated and cursed. By 2016, the village held the Feria de Brujeria each June, where one resident received the title "Witch of the Year."

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