Vatican news Archbishop Emmanuel Gobilliard, the Vatican’s representative for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, speaks with Vatican News about the significance of the interfaith ceremony held Sunday in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, emphasizing its message of universal brotherhood. By Jean-Benoît Harel and Lisa Zengarini During the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, Notre-Dame Cathedral hosted an…
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…
Vatican news In a statement released the day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the French Bishops’ Conference praised the “wonderful moments of beauty, joy and emotional richness” that took place, but expressed its thoughts “to Christians around the world who are hurt by the excesses and provocations of certain scenes.” By Jean-Benoît…