Holy See ‘deplores’ offence to Christians in Opening Ceremony
The Holy See expresses its sadness at some scenes that took place during the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games, stating that “at a prestigious event where the whole world comes together to share common values, there should be no allusions that ridicule the religious convictions of many people.”
VATICAN NEWS
The Holy See has expressed its sadness and regret regarding certain passages of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games on July 26.
An offense to Christians and other believers
“The Holy See was saddened by certain scenes that occurred during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games,” the statement read, “and cannot but join the voices that have been raised in recent days to deplore the offense caused to many Christians and believers of other religions.”
Freedom of expression limited by the need for respect from others
The statement continued: “At a prestigious event where the world comes together to share common values, there should be no allusions that ridicule the religious beliefs of many people.”
While insisting that freedom of expression is not being called into question, she explains that this freedom “is limited by respect for others.”
