An Auckland Roman Catholic bishop has slammed Madonna as being "highly offensive to Christianity" ahead of her concert in Auckland this weekend.
The mega-star will perform at Auckland's Vector Arena on Saturday and Sunday as part of her global Rebel Heart tour.
"In a multi-cultural and multi-faith society like New Zealand, it is imperative that entertainers not presume their own cultural perspective is that of the majority. Often it is not."
For her Auckland concert, Madonna's stage will be at huge crucifix that will span the arena, with a heart-shaped "Rebel Heart" logo at the end.
The tour will also feature a "holy water" segment which would feature dancers dressed as bikini-clad nuns performing on cross-shaped stripper poles.