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Religious leaders gather for interfaith event at Notre Dame
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04/08/2024
The event follows backlash against several scenes at the French Opening Ceremony last week from a number of religious leaders across the world.
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Religious leaders have gathered for an Olympic interfaith ceremony at the Notre Dame Cathedral
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in Paris.
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IOC chief Thomas Bach and Paris 2024 president Tony Astanguay were also present for the event,
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during which Bach issued a call for peace.
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In this true Olympic spirit, I call on all of you, whatever your faith, let us join the
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athletes in their call for peace.
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Please share this call for peace with all your communities of faith.
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In this way, our many voices will become one.
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Holding the ceremony at the Notre Dame served as a tribute to the first ever interfaith
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meeting organized by modern Olympics founder Pierre de Coubertin 100 years ago in Paris.
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The event follows backlash from a number of religious leaders across the world last week
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against some scenes at the opening ceremony.
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