When the French Bishops Conference responded to the shock of the Last Supper parody during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games they attempted to strike a hopeful note by reminding us what the Olympics are meant to be about.
“Sport is a wonderful human activity that deeply delights the hearts of athletes and spectators alike. Olympism is a movement at the service of this reality of human unity and fraternity. Now it’s time to take to the field, and may it bring truth, consolation and joy to all," the bishops declared at the end of their statement.
