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A New Jersey bishop is the latest Christian leader to condemn a performance from Friday’s 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies. The elaborate Olympics opening ceremony drew praise last week for its colorful celebration of art and culture. But, it also drew controversy for featuring numerous LGBTQ+ icons and imagery some said mocked religion. Bishop James F. Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen joined other Catholic leaders in calling the opening ceremony a “scandalous act.” In a statement Monday, Checchio invited “the faithful of the Diocese of Metuchen to join him in prayers of reparation fo…

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