Cardinal DiNardo, Bishop Dell'Oro reflect on Paris Olympics

As we approach the midway point of the current Olympic Games, the world continues to look with interest at the great gathering of nations who once again come together in a spirit of achievement and peace.

Unfortunately, the beginning of these games was marked with a divisive representation of the Last Supper, which is a central image and truth at the heart of the Christian Faith. For an event that is historically marked by the themes of unity and peace, it is troubling that division was sown at the very beginning. Further, the anemic reply of the event’s organizers to the outcry from people of faith is regrettable.

As we join together in faith and good will to state our disappointment, let us resolve to intensify our life of prayer and draw ever closer to the banquet of Christ.

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo                                     
Archbishop of Galveston-Houston