The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Cartoon satire of da Vinci's `Last Supper' sparks controversy

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) -- A painting that places advertising cartoons in a ``Last Supper'' setting is drawing complaints from Christians who say the piece is sacrilegious and should be removed from a ...
CNN

Organizers apologize after church groups criticize alleged ‘Last Supper’ parody during opening ceremony

Organizers of the Paris Olympics have apologized for what some critics described as a parody of “The Last Supper” during the lavish opening ceremony on Friday. The French Catholic Church said the ...
The New York Times

An Olympics Scene Draws Scorn. Did It Really Parody ‘The Last Supper’?

Some church leaders and politicians have condemned the performance from the opening ceremony for mocking Christianity. Art historians are divided. By Yan Zhuang A performance during the Paris Olympics ...
Chicago Tribune

Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism

PARIS — In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community — ...