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Olympics Drag Controversy Poses Broader Questions on Christianity, Art, and LGBTQ+ Inclusion

With the Olympics Games in Paris concluded, perhaps finally the din over a drag performance at the games' opening ceremonies will quiet. But in its wake, some Catholics have questioned why the performance became such a point of outrage for Catholics and whether the faithful might respond differently in the future. Read More

Vatican Issues Late Criticism of Olympics’ Drag Performance, Joining Bishops’ Growing Backlash

The Vatican has issued a statement about a drag performance during the Olympics' opening ceremonies more than a week after controversy initially broke out, joined by more bishops and political leaders expressing concern over the segment. Read More

As Olympics “Last Supper” Outrage Continues, Some Catholics Advocate Calm

Blowback to the Olympics' opening ceremony, which contained a drag performance allegedly depicting Da Vinci's "Last Supper," has continued from some Catholics. Meanwhile, other faithful have called for calm and a refocusing on what Christian persecution actually is. Read More

Jesus Would Eat with Drag Queens. Bishops Criticizing the Olympics Should Do So, Too.

There is no Gospel account of Jesus’ attending a drag brunch. But I venture that if Jesus were alive today, he might have eaten overpriced eggs in a dive bar some morning among queer folks and friends. Read More

Russian Olympics Is an Opportune Time for Catholic Human Rights Witness

Russia’s passage of anti-gay laws and  discrimination against LGBT people in that nation have made... Read More