Olympic opening ceremony: Catholic outrage: Last week in the Church with John Allen Jr.

[@michaelcase8574]

In a radically secular society like France, everything is up for rudicule, parody etc. This is particularly true for religion, morality and cultures. When it comes to mocking their secularism, that is where they draw the line.

[@bobm2331]

John, without a doubt one of the most clear to follow broadcasts I have heard from you. Well done.

[@xiomarablanco5598]

Keith I’m a 74 y/o cradle lady Catholic (thanks be to God, an unmerited blessing indeed) and you are one of my favorite converts because of your humility and passion for our Lord and his Church, which unfortunately many cradle Catholic lacked, missing all the blessings you and I enjoy by God’s grace and for his glory. You are doing a great job sharing your faith through your channel, so I have no doubt your efforts and deep love for God make you an Abel in his eyes and heart. Surely you will also have a special place in Heaven. So always be on guard. 🙏🙏🙏

[@emanuelvasconcelos9876]

I appreciate this format of going deeper into fewer topics. Thanks!

[@ginniej48]

The FACT that the one who announced the lame apology, also said France is quite liberal and doesn’t believe in BLASPHEMY, they don’t share values such as that. Listen to the whole recorded statement.

[@patrickrex6230]

The last supper parody was dumb and tasteless. But if Jesus can survive death on a cross I’m sure he survived the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Please

[@virginiacharlotte7007]

My thoughts too. But it is still right for Catholics to defend their faith in the face of a performance that at the very least shows ‘diversity and inclusion for the me me me meees ( in drag), but not for thee (Christians). ‘

[@jesseredwards]

I'm still waiting for evidence that they were mocking the Last Supper.

[@marietheresa7866]

​@@jesseredwards The evidence was available on X by the offending "woman JESUS", by her own boastful, outrageous admission. Public outrage resulted in her taking the offending post down but Not before it had been screenshot by tens of thousands as well as journos worldwide. That's evidence from the horse's mouth.

[@virginiacharlotte7007]

What a lovely tribute to your friend Cardinal O’Malley, John.

[@paulbourke711]

So in effect, had there been no phone call from Erdoğan then there would be no statement from the Vatican. A little disappointing!

[@douglasblaine4700]

I too have a Master’s Degree in Scripture and I agree totally with you that biblical scholars tend to be very erudite and very temperate.

[@Colleentfay]

I knew then Father Sean O'Malley O.F.M. Cap. [?] here in DC many years ago; that said the sex abuse crisis ain't over. the Chrch's CYA attitude ignores that the damage done is far more than to individual survivors. Families parishes and communities are still scarred having been ignored by the local church's and Rome's callous indifference. Every ordinary should follow the example of the King of Nineveh in the Book of Jonah,, put on sack cloth, sit in ashes and beg the laity's collective forgiveness for the grievous sin of failing to protect them as good shepherds should. The whole church is still suffering in agony while Rome pretends that dealing with survivors one by one and curtailing possible abuse in the future is enough. The church must wake up before it loses even more then it already has.

[@patrickmelling8404]

They did nothing about McCarrick.

[@colinmathie2710]

That opening ceremony was awful.

[@mariac4602]

Feels so oddly like ageism that the Vatican won't allow cardinals to vote for a pope after the age of 80. We have popes who are over 80, so why on earth would we think them incapable of making good choices in voting for the next Pope? in fact, I would suggest the combination of their (God-willing) accumulated wisdom along with being at an age & stage in life where ambition for future positions/titles has passed, makes them an ideal, objective candidate to elect the next Pope. Or even BE the next Pope. And John, I am so glad you are well. Please...consider using KZbin's feature where you can leave a post for your audience in these situations. That way, we know all is well.

[@DianeCooperTW]

The fact the Roman pope had to be coerced by erdogan of all people to say something so simple as condemning a horrible mockery of the faith says a lot about the Vatican priorities

[@AK-nw7tr]

Figure he was taking the cup half full approach to the delayed response at a global event.

[@sebastianfernandez3974]

There was no mockery of the faith. That remains in the eyes of the beholder. Bad taste is not the same as bad intention.

[@NorthCountry84]

@@sebastianfernandez3974yes, nothing means anything

[@amandakymweger]

I was so worried glad your back.

[@ciliagalasso4745]

The opening ceremony “banquet tableau” meant to me that everyone is invited to partake at the feast of the Lord, as evidenced by the heart sign made by the central figure. The Olympics have been spectacular and not at all overshadowed by the opening.

[@Jimboken1]

So it was "the feast of the Lord". And you just loved it.

[@ginniej48]

But there were also videos of France’ Christian’s, who held Rosary / prayer rallies. They were also sickened.

[@andrewcarney3926]

Olympics? Somebody needs an editor.

[@cathiuy5878]

John’s comments really highlight that the Vatican is a state and has to ‘follow’ diplomacy etc oh well - arenas we glad only our one God will be our final judge 🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@paulw8224]

Thank you as always for your interesting analysis. But I still have to express disappointment that the pope did not immediately join other world religious leader in protesting against that scene in the Olympic opening ceremony. I listened with interest to your words about Cardinal O'Malley. He sounds like a true leader. I wonder how he would have handled the Olympic controversy.

[@marshalldarcy7423]

A lot of persons have played with the eluding to the "last supper" in many contexts both humorous and seriousness.

[@Jimboken1]

So insulting 1.5 billion people is cool then. Good to know. Luckily for us you're so very enlightened and tolerant.

[@AK-nw7tr]

Better to not give PR to pagan festivals.

[@ConanTheLibrarian-n5q]

John, you are much too thin, that white shirt you have on just hangs off of you. Please eat a second or third portion of pasta for lunch and supper, Archbishop-designate Henning succeeded Bishop Thomas Tobin as head of the Providence, RI, Diocese. One news source called Tobin the most divisive figure in the state. Are the Olympics going on? The only reason I know about the Olympics is that when I grab a bite to eat in a restaurant, the Olympics are on television. If I remember correctly, Los Angele will host the Olympics in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032. The IOC would like Rome to host the games in 2036, if the Olympics are still viable. Istanbul has shown some interest in for hosting the games as has South Africa.

[@cathiuy5878]

If his comments is true on reason for pope speaking up coz of Turkish president that is very disturbing!

[@JacobMaximilian]

Sorry I got a snack AND went to the bathroom. So glad for instant replay

[@richardrosebealprestonjohn3144]

And for how many years have we put up with Trump?!! Who says he is Jesus and holds a Bible upside down!! No outrage.

[@Jimboken1]

Does venting insanities make you feel better?

[@caterinemasak2193]

Diversity of the teachings of Jesus is divisive.

[@dennisdolan7250]

Why was the Providence bishop pulled after a year to go to Boston? What was that about? Sounds like poor personnel management ? I’d like to hear about that

[@josephpearson2230]

After the disastrous episcopal leadership of Thomas Tobin, Providence was finally healing and enjoying some stability. Now unsettling change. I doubt the successor will be an improvement over Bp Henning. But time will tell.

[@ak5557]

Stop toying with all religions. I am a Muslim and love Jesus Christ...

[@johnschambre510]

That's great! Now just enjoy your faith and stay out of politics!

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[@pbohearn]

People want to criticize Pope Francis for about anything. If he says something they criticize, if he didn’t say something they criticize.

[@Jimboken1]

So it's people's fault......

[@CharlesMcDermott-se9bl]

Had not all these bishops, etc. said anything at all about the Olympic opening ceremony fiasco, it would have just blown over. In fact at the ceremony itself, the only people who would have seen it would have been those directly opposite on the river viewing area. Of course, the media made a big story about it which is no great surprise. Also, especially after your exceptional and worthy praise of archbishop elect Henning’s scriptural wisdom, I wonder if he may have thought of the last Beatitude. And why do we feel that the Pope must make statements on every event in the world? Some are necessary, but some just shouldn’t be thought to be Important enough.

[@ginniej48]

Since that mockery was on international TV combined with Barbara bush’s post on X oh yes we did X’3, posting a shot of the Last Super over the pic of the mockery, ABDC’s New Testament. That post was later removed btw, Sick provocation on her part.

[@peterpluim7912]

I asked Magisterium AI who was present at the Last Supper of Christ. I’m glad to report there was no fat, blue satyr present so this is all a big nothingburger. Is there a sane person who thinks the IOC would allow public ridicule of one of the most solemn moments in Christianity? There was a time when bishops received a proper education in Latin and the Roman culture and would immediately be able to clarify the misunderstanding. :)

[@TP-om8of]

Wake up. Of course they would.

[@peterpluim7912]

@@TP-om8of No, they wouldn’t. Thomas Bach attended the International Summit on Sport in the Vatican, was received by the pope in private audience, and attended mass in La Madeleine before the opening of the Games. I’m a life long Catholic and I find this weaponisation of my faith by right wing Christian Nationalists abhorrent. They are always angry, always on the attack and always on the lookout for a reason to be insulted.

[@Jimboken1]

The long march through the institutions. Of course they would and did. Pretending they didn't realise is part of the show. Were you born yesterday?

[@TP-om8of]

Popes shouldn’t be appointing bishops 1000s of miles away. The papacy is out of control.

[@yusufziyacetin]

Reis Recep Tayyip Erdogan

[@alvinpelayo3443]

In my humble opinion all this outrage over the opening at the Olympics is BS. "Whatever is received is received after the manner of the recipient." The opening need not be received as a mocking of the Last Supper!!!! In fact what is seen as a "table" is actually a runway for models at the end of the scene.

[@TP-om8of]

Yes, and Joe Biden’s not senile.

[@ginniej48]

And YES the table and raised platforms were used as the runway of the deviated.

[@lde-m8688]

First, this was not The Last Supper. It was Dionysis, not Jesus. Google better people.

[@dennisdolan7250]

Did you hear the participants affirm that it was indeed the Last Supper? No need for Google , people

[@sebastianfernandez3974]

@@dennisdolan7250 For some, it was. The purpose was aesthetic. Bad taste, yes, but not an intentional offense.

[@Jimboken1]

​@@sebastianfernandez3974 It was intentionally offensive. Very clearly so. The secular West is culturally very sick. The same secular culture Pope Francis panders to

[@dennisdolan7250]

@@sebastianfernandez3974 the PArTICIPANTS admitted what it was🙄

[@sebastianfernandez3974]

@@dennisdolan7250 And not all of them. And probably most of them don't differentiate the different scenes (Da Vinci's and Van Bilert's) because the central message was not sacred, let alone religious. These portraits are part of the western culture.