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FT: Olympics organisers apologise as risqué ceremony sparks backlash
Religious figures and rightwing politicians complain about portrayal of Christianity
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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