As the world came together to celebrate the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, the Holy See expressed its deep sadness over certain scenes that were perceived as an offense to Christians and believers of other religions. In a statement released on 26 July, the Holy See regretted the allusions that ridiculed the religious convictions of many people.
An Act of Disrespect
The Holy See joined the voices condemning the scenes from the opening ceremony and emphasized that at a prestigious event where global values are shared, there should be no disrespect towards the beliefs of individuals. The statement stressed the importance of respecting the religious convictions of all people without impeding the fundamental freedom of expression.
