The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony has caused a huge uproar after featuring a provocative reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper" with drag queens and a transgender model, set against the River Seine. This bold performance, meant to promote inclusivity and challenge violence, has sparked outrage among Christian groups and conservative politicians worldwide. The Paris organizing committee has issued an apology, claiming no disrespect was intended, but the controversy continues to stir strong reactions from both supporters and critics, making the event a lightning rod for debates on art, religion, and freedom of expression.

The Paris 2024 organizing committee has expressed regret to Catholics and other Christian organizations for upsetting them with a scenario at the opening ceremony that featured drag queens, a transgender model, and a singer dressed as the Greek god of wine, evoking Leonardo da Vinci's painting of The Last Supper reports the Guardian.

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