Crucifixion parade proposed by Mel Gibson for 2008 World Youth Day gets stiff opposition
As opposition to "The Passion of the Christ" raised awareness and in the end helped to promote the film, hopefully, the same exaggerated critical bombast generated by the usual suspects will result in more attendance at World Youth Day 2008.But, of course, anything could happen and it's far too early to project or judge an outcome so far in the future.
Newsmax
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005 7:45 a.m. EDT
Groups Outraged by Mel Gibson's Crucifixion Parade
Some of the most vehement critics of Mel Gibson's blockbuster film "The Passion of the Christ" are trying to rain on Mel Gibson's parade.
As NewsMax.com reported August 6, Mel Gibson has been asked by Australia's Archbishop George Pell to recreate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the streets of Sydney during Pope Benedict XVI's visit there in 2008 - should that city be selected to host World Youth Day.
According to reports the crucifixion re-enactment - similar to scenes from Gibson's hugely successful film "The Passion of the Christ" - would begin with the Last Supper staged at Sydney's landmark Opera House at sunset, and would end with the crucifixion of Christ at St. Mary's Cathedral.
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