In a surprising and rare move, the Vatican has condemned the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony for its controversial and blasphemous portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting, “The Last Supper.”
On Saturday, the Vatican expressed deep disappointment over the skit, which featured drag queens, a transgender model, and a naked singer portraying the Greek god Dionysus. This scene, presented on July 26 during the opening ceremony, mirrored the biblical depiction of Jesus Christ and his apostles during their final meal before the crucifixion. Notably, a young child was also involved, standing next to the drag queens.
Social media reactions were swift and critical. Collin Rugg tweeted: “The Paris Olympics is under fire for including a child in their hyper-sexualized, blasphemous rendition of The Last Supper.”
ESPN reported that the Olympic committee is working to manage the fallout. On Sunday morning, Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps issued an apology if anyone was offended by the performance, while asserting that the ceremony aimed to celebrate “community tolerance.”
“Clearly, there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group. The opening ceremony tried to celebrate community tolerance,” Descamps stated during a news conference. “We believe this ambition was achieved. If people have taken any offense, we are really sorry.”
This apology was perceived by some as insincere, with critics suggesting it dismissed the concerns of Christians.
The Vatican’s statement, released in French during a weekend press conference, emphasized the offense caused to many Christians and believers of other religions. “In a prestigious event where the whole world comes together around common values, there should not be allusions ridiculing the religious convictions of many people,” the Vatican stated. “Freedom of expression, which is obviously not called into question, finds its limit in respect for others.”
This condemnation follows an open letter signed by three cardinals and 24 bishops from around the world, urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to “repudiate” and “apologize” for what they termed an “intentionally hateful mockery,” according to the Catholic News Agency.
Pathetic excuse for the globalist infestation in every area of life. Those disgusting parasites are smart enough to avoid offending Muslims.