Paris Olympics Organisers Apologise for Last Supper Tableau at Opening Ceremony

A performance during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony has sparked controversy among church leaders and conservative politicians, who have criticized it as a "mockery" of Christianity. The segment, which featured DJ Barbara Butch, was a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" and was intended to raise awareness of the absurdity of violence between humans. However, the performance was widely condemned by religious conservatives, including the Anglican Communion in Egypt, which expressed "deep regret" over the segment. In response to the backlash, the Paris 2024 organizing committee has apologized to Catholics and other Christian groups, stating that the performance was not intended to mock or offend.