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Olympics Apologizes for Offense Caused by Controversial Drag Queen Last Supper Parody

Jul 28, 2024, 03:46 PM

The Olympics has issued an apology following backlash over a controversial performance during the opening ceremony, which featured drag queens parodying the biblical Last Supper. The performance, which included drag artists and a naked singer, was heavily criticized by politicians and members of the Catholic Church. Olympic chiefs apologized for the offense caused after many Christians and others expressed their offense at the depiction. The apology comes in response to the massive backlash received.