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In a brief statement emailed to journalists in French, the Holy See said it “was saddened by certain scenes at the opening ceremony” of the Olympic Games.
In the wake of the July 26 parody of the Last Supper led by a drag queen, an Italian pro-life association launched an awareness campaign.
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “insults” against Jesus Christ, noting that Jesus is a respected figure in Islam.
The ceremony drew criticism around the world for its profane depiction of the Last Supper.
Among the chaplains, 40 Catholic priests, nuns, and laypeople are catering to the spiritual needs of the Olympic athletes in the Multifaith Center.