The texts are posted at www.cccb.ca/Files/Passion_Home.html.
In a statement, the Communications Service of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said: «The CCCB does not have an official position regarding ‘The Passion of the Christ.’ This film is the work of an artist, and it reflects his vision and beliefs about the Passion of Christ.»
The Mel Gibson film opened today in 150 theaters in Canada and 4,000 movie houses in the United States.
