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Madonna will start shows on her new tour by descending from the ceiling on a giant cross.

The crucifix will be made of diamonds and Swarovski crystals and has reportedly cost £5.7million, reports The Sun.

Despite having become a devotee of the Jewish-based Kabbalah sect, Madonna is still happy to use Catholic imagery to shock.

She previously offended religious groups in 1989 with the video for her Like A Prayer single which featured her making love to a saint in a church.