Maria Florencia Onori portrayed what appeared to be the Virgin Mary on the December cover of the Mexican edition of Playboy, which has sparked outrage. Raul Sayrols, a Playboy spokesman, issued an apology saying:

"While Playboy Mexico never meant for the cover or images to offend anyone, we recognize that it has created offense, and we as well as Playboy Mexico offer our sincerest apologies."

"The image is not and never was intended to portray the Virgin of Guadalupe or any other religious figure. The intent was to reflect a Renaissance-like mood on the cover."

What was Playboy thinking?

Click here to see the whole spread Maria Florencia Onori did for Playboy.