The silence of the Vatican about the mockery of the “Last Supper” painting at the opening of the Olympics has broken
According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News According to the New York Post, the Vatican called the action of Paris in mocking the famous painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, insulting and disrespectful.
The organizers of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, in a part of this ceremony, depicted the scene that da Vinci based on the Gospel account of Jesus Christ and his apostles in a mocking and with “Gay” actors performed; A show that brought widespread anger and criticism.
After a few days of this ceremony, the Vatican finally broke its silence and wrote in a press release: The Vatican is offended by certain scenes in the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. and joins the ranks of critics who have expressed regret over the insults that have been committed to many Christians and followers of other religions in recent days.
Another part of this statement reads: In a prestigious event where the whole world has come together to share common values, a derisive reference to the religious beliefs of a large number of Humans have no place. Freedom of speech, about which there is no doubt, is limited and subject to respect for others.
Officials of the organizing committee of the Paris Olympics initially denied the connection of this show with da Vinci’s work, but the spokesperson of this committee later confirmed that Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the event, The board is inspired!
French Catholic bishops and other Christians claimed the show was offensive. Former US President Donald Trump also criticized this show, describing it as “shameful”.
The organizers of the Paris Olympics, after widespread criticism, expressed their apologies in a statement and claimed that “they did not intend to disrespect any minority or religious group, but their goal It has been admirable for the resilience of society”!
