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08-18-2006, 08:47 PM
Madonna faces arrest over her controversial mock crucifixion.
The Hung Up singer could be arrested when she performs in Germany on Sunday if she goes ahead with the much-criticised routine.
Dusseldorf police have warned the singer that she could be in breach of their "insulting religious beliefs" law and they will be in the crowd ready to act if she attempts the stunt.
During her Confessions tour, the 48-year-old singer wears a crown of thorns and is hoisted on to a 'disco cross'.
While numerous religious leaders have condemned the performance as "blasphemous", Madonna insists she is performing the stunt to try and raise Aids awareness.
Catholic, Muslim and Jewish leaders objected before the singer's Rome concert earlier this month and there calls for her to be excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Ersilio Tonino, speaking with the Pope's approval, said: "The concert is a blasphemous challenge to the faith and a profanation to the cross." Madonna, who was raised a Catholic, has never been afraid to shy away from controversy.
The pop superstar released the erotic book Sex in 1992 and caused outrage when she kissed a black Jesus while crosses burned behind her in the video for Like a Prayer.
If Madonna is arrested, she could face a £20,000 fine and a suspended jail sentence.
-Bang! Showbiz
The Hung Up singer could be arrested when she performs in Germany on Sunday if she goes ahead with the much-criticised routine.
Dusseldorf police have warned the singer that she could be in breach of their "insulting religious beliefs" law and they will be in the crowd ready to act if she attempts the stunt.
During her Confessions tour, the 48-year-old singer wears a crown of thorns and is hoisted on to a 'disco cross'.
While numerous religious leaders have condemned the performance as "blasphemous", Madonna insists she is performing the stunt to try and raise Aids awareness.
Catholic, Muslim and Jewish leaders objected before the singer's Rome concert earlier this month and there calls for her to be excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Ersilio Tonino, speaking with the Pope's approval, said: "The concert is a blasphemous challenge to the faith and a profanation to the cross." Madonna, who was raised a Catholic, has never been afraid to shy away from controversy.
The pop superstar released the erotic book Sex in 1992 and caused outrage when she kissed a black Jesus while crosses burned behind her in the video for Like a Prayer.
If Madonna is arrested, she could face a £20,000 fine and a suspended jail sentence.
-Bang! Showbiz