Paris 2024 official believes opening ceremony goal of showing community tolerance was achieved despite furor

Paris organizers defended the Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday amid backlash over the apparent mocking of The Last Supper during the performance.

The opening ceremony drew condemnation from American leaders, world leaders, Christian groups and athletes alike over its depiction of one of the most revered events in Christianity.

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The ceremony’s segment appeared to resemble a depiction of The Last Supper, famously painted by Leonardo da Vinci.