Vatican and Critics Condemn Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Controversial performance featuring drag queens and religious imagery sparks backlash from religious leaders and public figures.

The Vatican expressed sadness and joined other voices in condemning the performance.
The ceremony included a segment interpreted by many as a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper.'
Olympic organizers and the artistic director defended the performance as a celebration of diversity and tolerance.
Prominent figures like Donald Trump and Mike Johnson criticized the portrayal as disrespectful to Christians.
John Oliver mocked Trump's reaction, highlighting the polarized responses to the ceremony.