Many consider football (soccer) to be a religion, and fans are becoming much more observant in the run up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. One new fan is raising a lot of eyebrows, however-- because his name is Jesus Christ. Brazil's Catholic church is reportedly furious over a "blasphemous" commercial run by the Italian state television channel, Rai Italia, which features Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue sporting a jersey for Italia. The Archdiocese of Rio has accused Rai Italia of a copyrigh...
Wait, Jesus Supports Italy In The World Cup? 'Blasphemous' Christ The Redeemer Jersey Upsets Brazilian Catholic Church
The Huffington Post - 11 Jun 2014 23:56
Many consider football (soccer) to be a religion, and fans are becoming much more observant in the run up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. One new fan is raising a lot of eyebrows, however-- because his name is Jesus Christ. Brazil's Catholic church is reportedly furious over a "blasphemous" commercial run by the Italian state television channel, Rai Italia, which features Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue sporting a jersey for Italia. The Archdiocese of Rio has accused Rai Italia of a copyrigh...
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