FT: Olympics organisers apologise as risqué ceremony sparks backlash

FT: Olympics organisers apologise as risqué ceremony sparks backlash

Religious figures and rightwing politicians complain about portrayal of Christianity
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The Paris Olympics' opening ceremony faced backlash from conservative politicians and religious figures, accusing it of mocking Christianity.

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By Leila Abboud and Sara Germano In Paris

Religious figures and rightwing politicians complain about portrayal of Christianity

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