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Vatican leader calls for 'Da Vinci' boycott

First posted 06:27am (Mla time) May 01, 2006
Inquirer



Editor's Note: Published on page A1 of the May 1, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer


ROME -- A Vatican official on Friday called for a boycott of the coming "The Da Vinci Code" film, saying it contained "slanderous" offenses against Christianity that would have provoked a worldwide revolt had they been directed against Islam or the Holocaust, an Italian news agency reported.

Msgr. Angelo Amato -- Pope Benedict XVI's former No. 2 man when Benedict was head of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith -- made the comments in a speech at the Pontifical Holy Cross University, which is run by the conservative Catholic movement Opus Dei, the Ansa news agency reported.

"I hope all of you boycott this film," the agency quoted Amato as saying.

He said the film, based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, was full of "offenses, slander, historical and theological errors concerning Jesus, the Gospel and the Church."

"Slander, offenses and errors that if they were directed toward the Koran or the Shoah would have justifiably provoked a worldwide revolt. Yet because they were directed toward the Catholic Church, they remain 'unpunished,'" Ansa quoted Amato as saying.

Church officials have spoken out repeatedly against the novel and the upcoming film adaptation, which stars Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou. The movie is scheduled for release May 19.

In the novel, Jesus is believed to have married Mary Magdalene who bore his child. The book further claims that Opus Dei, which is close to the Vatican, and the Catholic Church were at the center covering this up.

Last year, Italian Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone -- Amato's predecessor at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith -- called for a boycott of the book.

And earlier this month, the preacher for the papal household, the Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa, denounced theories that make huge profits in denying Church teaching about Jesus -- an obvious reference to the film.

Opus Dei

Opus Dei, which is portrayed as a murderous, power-hungry sect in the novel, has specifically refrained from publicly calling for a boycott of the film, aware that bitter criticism of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" had helped popularize that movie.

Even so, Opus Dei has asked Sony to put a disclaimer on the movie saying it is a work of fantasy. Sony hasn't responded to that request but its spokespersons have repeatedly said the company views "The Da Vinci Code" as a work of fiction that isn't meant to harm any organization.

Amato's comments were the second this week against the film by Church officials in Rome.

Earlier this week, the interior ministry took down an enormous ad promoting the film that was plastered on the scaffolding of a Rome church after Church officials complained that the film was against Christ and the Catholic Church.

Australian reaction

In Sydney, a Church group has also launched a website and a series of cinema adverts challenging elements of the "Da Vinci Code" to coincide with the release of the movie version.

The A$50,000 (US$38,000) campaign by Anglican Sydney Media urges viewers of the film and readers of Brown's multimillion selling book to seek the truth about Jesus Christ.

"Our concern is that 'The Da Vinci Code' will mislead people about the truth," Bishop Robert Forsyth, the group's chair, said in a statement on Sunday.

"We are not afraid of the film. We are not seeking to discourage people from seeing it," Forsyth added.

"But we are well aware of the power popular films have in filling the information void about Jesus."

The book has already spawned several other websites and books seeking to debunk Brown's claims. Associated Press

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[mosimos]

I think this topic should not be merge with religion thread. Religion is general, this is specific. This is all about Roman Catholicism apart from the general religion. I created the thread not to discuss with those who are against Catholicism but for Catholics to discuss anything about their faith, doctrines and belief. To strengthen their faith.

Just an observation. While Catholics thread was merged, the thread about masonry is allowed. FreeMasonry is a form of religion which is directly opposed to Christianity.

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CORRECTION ... Freemasonry is not in any form a RELIGION . It is composed of all the RELIGIONS and BELIEFS known to man . Care to explain why FREEMASONRY is also directly opposed to CHRISTIANITY ? You can discuss it on the link provided kay most likely ma delete , lock or merge ra pod ni ang thread nimo fafa MOSIMOS .

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I dont want to discuss freemasonry here. This is about Catholic Christianity.

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Read it again fafa MOSIMOS and be enlighten .... the link is provided for your convenience . MUAH !!

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Naa koy pangutana

unsa man nang Monsignor? Is it a bishop? Because I remembered seing an article about a Monsignor tapos he was the Bishop of a certain diocese..

[mosimos]

Monsignor is an ecclesiastical honorific for clergy of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Catholic, and Episcopalian churches. The word derives from the French Mon Seigneur, meaning "my lord". In English, it is abbreviated Mgr., Msgr. or Mons.

In English-speaking countries, however, the title of Monsignor is not given to bishops, but only to those priests who have been included in the Pontifical Family under one or more of the following three ranks:

Apostolic Protonotaries (the highest and least common form)
Honorary Prelates of His Holiness (formerly "Domestic Prelate")
Chaplains of His Holiness (formerly "Papal Chamberlain")

Apostolic Protonotaries can be numerary or supernumerary. The former are very few, usually seven, who have an actual function to perform in the direct service of the Pope. Appointment as an Apostolic Protonotaries Supernumerary is simply the award of a title with certain privileges. Their dress is the same as for Honorary Prelates except that they have the option of also using a purple ferraiuolo or cape. In English-speaking countries, they sometimes add the letters, "P.A." (for Protonotarius Apostolicus) after their names.

In other words, such title is given to a priest who have certain special function or possess certain skills. . In the Archgdiocese of Cebu, I think we have Monsignor Rudy Villanueva who trains choir at the San Carlos Seminary. He is a musician

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Cardinals of the Philippines.

1.His Eminence Jose T. Cardinal Sanchez - Emeritus of Rome
2. His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal - Archbishop of Cebu

Archbishops of the Philippines

LISTING OF ARCHBISHOPS OF THE PHILIPPINES
1. Paciano B. Aniceto - Archbishop of San Fernando (Pampanga)
2. Ramon C. Arquelles - Archbishop of Lipa
3. Fernando R. Capalla - Archbishop of Davao
4. Oscar V. Cruz - Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan
5. Pedro R. Dean Jr. - Archbishop of Palo
6. Jesus A. Dosado, CM - Archbishop of Ozamiz
7. Onesimo C. Gordoncillo - Archbishop of Capiz
8. Angel N. Lagdameo - Archbishop of Jaro
9. Leonardo Z. Legaspi, OP - Archbishop of Caceres
10. Carmelo D.F. Morelos - Archbishop of Zamboanga
11. Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI - Archbishop of Cotabato
12. Gaudencio B. Rosales - Archbishop of Manila
13. Ernesto A. Salgado - Archbishop of Nueva Segovia
14. Diosdado A. Talamayan - Archbishop of Tuguegarao
15. Jesus B. Tuquib - Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro

LISTING OF BISHOPS OF THE PHILIPPINES

1. Isabelo C. Abarquez - Auxiliary of Palo
2. Jose F. Advincula - Bishop of San Carlos
3. Guillermo V. Afable - Bishop of Digos
4. Benjamin J. Almoneda - Bishop of Daet
5. Patricio H. Alo - Bishop of Mati
6. Prudencio P. Andaya, Jr., CICM - Vicar Apostolic of Tabuk
7. Prospero N. Arellano - Bishop Prelate of Libmanan
8. Pedro D. Arigo - Vicar Apostolic of Puerto Princesa, Palawan
9. Filomeno G. Bactol - Bishop of Naval
10. Sofronio A. Bancud, SSS - Bishop of Cabanatuan
11. Arturo M. Bastes, SVD - Bishop of Sorsogon
12. Emilio L. Bataclan - Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu
13. Joel Z. Baylon - Bishop of Masbate
14. Patricio A. Buzon, SDB - Bishop of Kabankalan
15. Emmanuel T. Cabajar, C.Ss.R - Bishop of Pagadian
16. Antonieto D. Cabajog - Bishop of Surigao
17. Jesus A. Cabrera - Bishop of Alaminos
18. Warlito I. Cajandig - Vicar Apostolic of Calapan
19. Precioso D. Cantillas, SDB - Bishop of Maasin
20. Nestor C. Cari��FONT> - Bishop of Legazpi
21. Carlito J. Cenzon, CICM - Bishop of Baguio
22. Florentino F. Cinense - Bishop of Tarlac
23. Bernardino C. Cortez - Auxiliary Bishop of Manila
24. Julito B. Cortes - Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu
25. Romulo T. de la Cruz - Bishop of San Jose de Antique
26. Leo M. Drona, SDB - Bishop of San Pablo
27. John F. Du - Bishop of Dumaguete
28. Reynaldo G. Evangelista - Bishop of Boac
29. Buenaventura M. Famadico - Bishop of Gumaca
30. Camilo D. Gregorio - Bishop Prelate of Batanes-Babuyanes
31. Dinualdo D. Gutierrez - Bishop of Marbel
32. Deogracias S. I��ez, Jr. - Bishop of Kalookan
33 Zacharias C. Jimenez - Auxiliary Bishop of Butuan
34. Edgardo S. Juanich - Vicar Apostolic of Taytay, Palawan
35. Martin S. Jumoad - Bishop Prelate of Isabela de Basilan
36. Angelito R. Lampon, OMI - Vicar Apostolic of Jolo
37. Florentino G. Lavarias - Bishop of Iba
38. Jose Romeo O. Lazo - Bishop of Kalibo
39. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ - Bishop Prelate of Ipil
40. Jose R. Manguiran - Bishop of Dipolog
41. Wilfredo D. Manlapaz - Bishop of Tagum
42. Emilio Z. Marquez - Bishop of Lucena
43. Leonardo Y. Medroso - Bishop of Borongan
44. Jesse E. Mercado - Bishop of Para��e
45. Vicente M. Navarra - Bishop of Bacolod
46. Christian V.F. Noel - Bishop of Talibon
47. Nereo P. Odchimar - Bishop of Tandag
48. Jose F. Oliveros - Bishop of Malolos
49. Honesto F. Ongtioco - Bishop of Cubao
50. Honesto C. Pacana, SJ - Bishop of Malaybalay
51. Antonio P. Palang, SVD - Bishop of San Jose, Mindoro
52. Jose S. Palma - Bishop of Calbayog
53. Edwin A. de la Pe��MSP - Bishop Prelate of Marawi
54. Juan de Dios M. Pueblos - Bishop of Butuan
55. Lucilo B. Quiambao - Auxiliary Bishop of Legazpi
56. Gabriel V. Reyes - Bishop of Antipolo
57. Artemio L. Rillera, SVD - Bishop of San Fernando, La Union
58. Jose R. Rojas - Auxiliary Bishop of Caceres
59. Francisco C. San Diego - Diocese of Pasig
60. Manolo A. de los Santos - Bishop of Virac
61. Luis Antonio G. Tagle - Bishop of Imus
62. Jose Corazon T. Talaoc - Bishop of Romblon
63. Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD - Bishop Prelate of Infanta
64. Antonio R. Tobias - Bishop of Novaliches
65. Emmanuel C. Trance - Bishop of Catarman
66. Leopoldo S. Tumulak - Military Ordinary
67. Sergio L. Utleg - Bishop of Ilagan
68. Romulo G. Valles - Bishop of Kidapawan
69. Mylo Hubert C. Vergara - Bishop of San Jose, Nueva Ecija
70. Socrates B. Villegas - Bishop of Balanga
71. Ramon B. Villena - Bishop of Bayombong

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Past Archbishops of Cebu

Ordinaries

1.Pedro Arce, O.S.A. â€* (17 Sep 1612 Appointed - 16 Oct 1645 Died)

2. Sebastián Foronda, O.S.A. â€* (2 Mar 1722 Appointed - 20 May 1728 Died)

3.JoaquÃ*n Encabo de la Virgen de Sopetrán, O.A.R. â€* (20 Aug 1804 Appointed - 8 Nov 1818 Died)

4.Francisco Genovés, O.P. â€* (21 Mar 1825 Appointed - 1 Aug 1827 Died)

5.Santos Gómez Marañón, O.S.A. â€* (28 Sep 1829 Appointed - 23 Oct 1840 Died)

6.Romualdo Jimeno Ballesteros, O.P. â€* (19 Jan 1846 Appointed - 17 Mar 1872 Died)

7.Benito Romero, O.F.M. â€* (28 Jan 1876 Appointed - Nov 1885 Died)

8.MartÃ*n GarcÃ*a y Alcocer, O.F.M. â€* (7 Jun 1886 Appointed - 30 Jul 1904 Resigned)

9.Thomas A. Hendrick â€* ( 1904 Appointed - 1909 Died)

10. Giovanni Battista Gorordo â€* (2 Apr 1910 Appointed - 19 Jun 1931 Resigned)

11.Gabriele M. Reyes â€* (29 Jul 1932 Appointed - 25 Aug 1949 Appointed, Coadjutor Archbishop of Manila)

12.Julio Rosales y Ras â€* (17 Dec 1949 Appointed - 24 Aug 1982 Retired)

13. Ricardo Jamin Vidal (24 Aug 1982 Succeeded - )