We were without water for 40 days, drinking from swamp, nowhere to retreat. They [command] said they would take us away but didn't - one of them explains why he surrendered.

Episcopate deplores ceremony that unfortunately included scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity. We thank members of other religious denominations who expressed their solidarity with us.

This morning, we are thinking of all Christians on all continents who have been hurt by outrageousness and provocation of certain scenes. We hope they understand #Olympic celebration extends far beyond ideological biases of few artists - Bishop's office.

Using homosexuals to embody Jesus Christ at opening of Paris Olympics very dangerous - Warns pastor of Palestine's Ramallah Roman Catholic Church (bottom left).