Holy See ‘deplores’ offence to Christians in Opening Ceremony
The Holy See expresses sadness over some of the scenes in the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games, saying that “at a prestigious event where ...
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The Holy See expresses its sadness and regret regarding certain elements of the Olympic Games' opening ceremony held on 26 July in Paris.
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**An Offense to Christians and Believers of Other Faiths**
"The Holy See was saddened by certain scenes witnessed during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games," the statement begins. It continues, expressing solidarity with those who have spoken out in recent days, "joining them in deploring the offense caused to Christians and believers of other faiths."
**Freedom of Expression and Respect for Others**
The statement emphasizes the prestigious nature of the event, which brings the world together to celebrate shared values, and asserts that it is inappropriate to include elements that ridicule the religious convictions of a significant portion of the global population.
While acknowledging the importance of freedom of expression, the Holy See clarifies that this freedom is not without limits and should always be exercised with respect for the beliefs and sensitivities of others.
The Holy See expresses its sadness and regret regarding certain elements of the Olympic Games' opening ceremony held on 26 July in Paris.
[Read Also]
**An Offense to Christians and Believers of Other Faiths**
"The Holy See was saddened by certain scenes witnessed during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games," the statement begins. It continues, expressing solidarity with those who have spoken out in recent days, "joining them in deploring the offense caused to Christians and believers of other faiths."
**Freedom of Expression and Respect for Others**
The statement emphasizes the prestigious nature of the event, which brings the world together to celebrate shared values, and asserts that it is inappropriate to include elements that ridicule the religious convictions of a significant portion of the global population.
While acknowledging the importance of freedom of expression, the Holy See clarifies that this freedom is not without limits and should always be exercised with respect for the beliefs and sensitivities of others.