Holy Week Pilgrims Flock to 'Passion'

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Pirated 'Passion' videos sold at Holy
Week

Pirated 'Passion' videos sold at Holy
Week 04/13/2004 11:22 AM

Pilgrims Throng Iraq Holy City,
Bloodshed Feared

Pilgrims Throng Iraq Holy City,
Bloodshed Feared 04/11/2004 12:26 AM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 11 2004 4:48AM GMT

Pilgrims Throng Iraq Holy City,
Bloodshed Feared (Reuters)

Pilgrims Throng Iraq Holy City,
Bloodshed Feared (Reuters) 04/11/2004 12:20 AM
Reuters - Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims thronged the Iraqi city of Kerbala on Sunday for a Shi'ite ceremony overshadowed by an uprising by supporters of a radical cleric and fears of attacks by Sunni militants.

Pope's Absence Casts a Shadow on Holy
Week

Pope's Absence Casts a Shadow on Holy
Week 03/25/2005 11:11 PM
Pope John Paul II, silent and very sick, joined thousands at a Good Friday service at the Colosseum via a live video link.

Holy Bestseller, Holy Sequel

Holy Bestseller, Holy Sequel 05/20/2004 11:37 AM
The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown says he considered including another theory in the book that would have inflamed Christians even more than the notion that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and made babies. What if Jesus survived the crucifixion? According to this AP Article, "Brown said the theory is backed by a number of 'very credible sources,' but that he ultimately decided it was too flimsy." I'm burned out on the whole Holy Blood, Holy Grail trip though. Brown's next book, set in Washington, revolves around the Masons! Apparently, the dust jacket of The Da Vinci Code contains a clue about the sequel. Link

Holy Vandals, Holy Grail

Holy Vandals, Holy Grail 05/21/2004 11:17 AM
An historic monument in central England that may hold the key to the location of the Holy Grail was damaged by vandals on Tuesday. The BBC reports that "a gang of youths climbed on top of The Shepherd's Monument at Shugborough Hall" and started smashing away.

"The Shepherd's Monument is of international importance, both as a work of art and because of the legend that a baffling inscription on the monument provides clues to the true location of the Holy Grail," said the home's general manager Richard Kemp.

Interestingly, the vandalism came on the heels of a visit by former code-breakers from War II intent on cracking the 10-letter puzzle. The Shepherd's Monument is discussed in depth in the book Holy Blood, Holy Grail, inspiration for The Da Vinci Code. Link to a National Public Radio piece about the code-breakers. Li nk to the BBC story on the vandalism. (Thanks, Kev!)

'Passion' to be screened in Iran

'Passion' to be screened in Iran 04/29/2004 12:01 PM

1-day figures due for 'Passion' DVD
sales

1-day figures due for 'Passion' DVD
sales 09/01/2004 11:50 AM
Total one-day sales figures were expected Wednesday for the DVD of Mel Gibson's biblical epic "The Passion of the Christ," which has already sold about 2.4 million copies.

'Passion' reclaims top box-office spot

'Passion' reclaims top box-office spot 04/12/2004 10:05 AM

Pilgrims Pay Last Respects Before Papal
Funeral

Pilgrims Pay Last Respects Before Papal
Funeral 04/08/2005 12:25 AM
Vatican officials expect a million pilgrims to attend the funeral in St. Peter's Square, most of them spilling out into surrounding streets.

Pope's Tomb to Open to Pilgrims (AP)

Pope's Tomb to Open to Pilgrims (AP) 04/13/2005 01:54 AM
AP - The grottoes under St. Peter's Basilica — where Pope John Paul II was laid to rest — opened to the public Wednesday, with hundreds filing past John Paul's simple tomb.

Dam water kills Indian pilgrims

Dam water kills Indian pilgrims 04/11/2005 08:44 AM
Police in central India recover the bodies of 52 Hindu pilgrims swept away after dam water was released by mistake.

'Passion' Tops Again, 'Alamo'
Forgettable

'Passion' Tops Again, 'Alamo'
Forgettable 04/11/2004 06:25 PM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 11 2004 10:49PM GMT

Mass for Pope unites pilgrims

Mass for Pope unites pilgrims 04/03/2005 07:31 AM

'Passion' Reclaims Top Box-Office Spot
(AP)

'Passion' Reclaims Top Box-Office Spot
(AP) 04/11/2004 02:27 PM
AP - Many Christians made "The Passion of the Christ" a part of their Easter weekend, lifting the crucifixion saga back to the top box-office spot with $17.1 million.

Yahoo! News - 'Passion' poised for
heavenly B.O.

Yahoo! News - 'Passion' poised for
heavenly B.O. 02/11/2004 05:56 AM
Mel Gibson's Passion "is now poised to become this year's first surprise hit." .. an opening in the $15 million-$30 million range .. PASSION WILL BE A BLOCKBUSTER .. open on 2,000 screens

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Jewish Leaders, Vatican Meet on
'Passion' (AP)

Jewish Leaders, Vatican Meet on
'Passion' (AP) 02/18/2004 02:40 PM
AP - A Jewish leader met with Vatican officials this week to ask them to publicly restate church teachings on Jesus' crucifixion, saying Mel Gibson's film "The Passion of the Christ" contradicts the Vatican's repudiation of the charge that the Jews killed Jesus.

'Passion' Demonstrates Peru Piracy Woes
(AP)

'Passion' Demonstrates Peru Piracy Woes
(AP) 04/18/2004 06:59 PM
AP - Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" made a controversial debut in Peru, but not because viewers found the film violent or anti-Semitic. It was the 95-cent pirated DVD copies swamping the streets nearly a month before the film's opening that caused the uproar, prompting distributors to rush the movie into theaters early.

'Passion' Demonstrates Peru Piracy Woes

'Passion' Demonstrates Peru Piracy Woes 04/18/2004 08:20 PM
AP via Daily Press Apr 19 2004 0:44AM GMT

2 Jewish Leaders Upset After Viewing
'Passion'

2 Jewish Leaders Upset After Viewing
'Passion' 01/23/2004 02:26 PM
Two of the nation's most prominent Jewish leaders found recent versions of "The Passion of the Christ" to be anti-Semitic and incendiary.

Report: Gibson Expands 'Passion' Screens
(AP)

Report: Gibson Expands 'Passion' Screens
(AP) 02/19/2004 07:39 PM
AP - Mel Gibson is adding 800 theaters to the debut of his controversial Crucifixion drama, "The Passion of the Christ," next Wednesday.

Pilgrims Pack St. Peter's Square for
Mass (AP)

Pilgrims Pack St. Peter's Square for
Mass (AP) 04/03/2005 04:03 AM
AP - Thousands of people jammed St. Peter's Square on Sunday for a mid-morning Mass honoring Pope John Paul II, joining the faithful who had held an overnight vigil in the plaza after learning of the death of the pontiff.

Pope Reassures Pilgrims at France Shrine
(AP)

Pope Reassures Pilgrims at France Shrine
(AP) 08/14/2004 10:49 PM
AP - His voice weak, his legs unsteady as he knelt in prayer, Pope John Paul II joined thousands of other ailing pilgrims Saturday at a cliffside shrine known for its miraculous cures, telling them he shares in their physical suffering and assuring them the burden is part of God's "wondrous plan."

Gunmen Fire on Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq
(AP)

Gunmen Fire on Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq
(AP) 03/30/2005 09:08 PM
AP - Gunmen opened fire on more Shiite Muslim pilgrims making their way Wednesday to a major religious festival in southern Iraq, killing one person and fueling fears that insurgents may target the gathering that draws hundreds of thousands of people every year.

More Iraq Bloodshed Feared as Pilgrims
Gather

More Iraq Bloodshed Feared as Pilgrims
Gather 04/10/2004 01:01 AM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 10 2004 4:43AM GMT

No Path to Rome Too Steep For These
Polish Pilgrims (washingtonpost.com)

No Path to Rome Too Steep For These
Polish Pilgrims (washingtonpost.com) 04/05/2005 11:53 PM
washingtonpost.com - KLAGENFURT, Austria, April 5 -- Thirteen hours into the ride, the bus's engine gave out, strained by the long nighttime haul up a winding Alpine road. The lights went out. Spirits dimmed among the 45 Polish pilgrims aboard, but they knew what to do. As the driver tinkered with the engine in the darkness, they helped him along with silent prayers.

Tired Pilgrims Wait to See Pope, Others
Eye Future (Reuters)

Tired Pilgrims Wait to See Pope, Others
Eye Future (Reuters) 04/05/2005 10:09 PM
Reuters - Rome was setting up a massive security plan to protect pilgrims and presidents at Pope John Paul's funeral as a flood of faithful queued for hours to see his body in St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday.

ABCNEWS.com : Gibson: 'Passion' About
'Faith, Hope, Love'

ABCNEWS.com : Gibson: 'Passion' About
'Faith, Hope, Love' 02/16/2004 11:54 PM
ABCNEWS.com : How Despairing Gibson Found 'The Passion' .. preview of Mel Gibson's interview .. in this article

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Influx of Pilgrims to See Pope Puts
Strains on the Italians

Influx of Pilgrims to See Pope Puts
Strains on the Italians 04/05/2005 10:24 PM
At least a million people flocking to St. Peter's Square by the end of the first full day of public grieving over the pope's body.

2 Jewish Leaders Report Upset After
Viewing 'Passion'

2 Jewish Leaders Report Upset After
Viewing 'Passion' 01/23/2004 01:21 AM
Two of the nation's most prominent Jewish leaders found recent versions of "The Passion of the Christ" to be anti-Semitic and incendiary.

'Passion' Breaks Records on First Night
in Italy (Reuters)

'Passion' Breaks Records on First Night
in Italy (Reuters) 04/09/2004 04:13 PM
Reuters - Mel Gibson's controversial film on Christ's last days broke all box office records for a first night showing in Italy, its distributor said Thursday.

More Iraq Bloodshed Feared as Pilgrims
Gather (Reuters)

More Iraq Bloodshed Feared as Pilgrims
Gather (Reuters) 04/09/2004 10:22 PM
Reuters - More than a million Iraqi Shi'ite Muslims will mark the holy day of Arbain in the city of Kerbala on Saturday, prompting fears among U.S. officials of more chaos and bloodshed.

Mourning Pilgrims Pitch Tents in Rome
Streets (Reuters)

Mourning Pilgrims Pitch Tents in Rome
Streets (Reuters) 04/04/2005 04:31 PM
Reuters - Pilgrims spilled out of packed trains and buses and camped on church steps in Rome on Monday as they tried to push through to the Vatican to pay their respects to the late Pope John Paul II.

Bush Visits Pope's Body as Pilgrims
Crush In (Reuters)

Bush Visits Pope's Body as Pilgrims
Crush In (Reuters) 04/06/2005 08:59 PM
Reuters - President Bush visited Pope John Paul's body on Wednesday, the first world leader to arrive to pay homage to the Pontiff, as a flood of pilgrims ran to make the queue to see him one last time.

'Passion' Film Confessor Pleads Guilty
to Murder (Reuters)

'Passion' Film Confessor Pleads Guilty
to Murder (Reuters) 08/12/2004 08:02 AM
Reuters - A man who said Mel Gibson's film "The Passion of The Christ" led him to confess that he murdered his girlfriend pleaded guilty to the crime in a Texas court on Wednesday.

FOXNews.com - Foxlife - Fox411 -
Gibson's 'Passion' in Very 'Select'
Theatres

FOXNews.com - Foxlife - Fox411 -
Gibson's 'Passion' in Very 'Select'
Theatres 02/14/2004 11:57 AM
The Passion of the Christ will not open in affluent, Jewish or liberal neighbourhoods .. Passion of Christ demographics: can you guess where it's showing? .. this silly article by Roger Freidman .. Roger Friedman column .. Foxnews

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Line of Pilgrims to View Pope Is Closed
Because of Huge Crowds

Line of Pilgrims to View Pope Is Closed
Because of Huge Crowds 04/06/2005 11:05 PM
Vatican officials said that one million people had seen the pope's body since it went on public display on Wednesday.

Disney Draws on 'Passion' to Promote
'Heart & Soul' (Los Angeles Times)

Disney Draws on 'Passion' to Promote
'Heart & Soul' (Los Angeles Times) 06/12/2004 04:43 AM
Los Angeles Times - When Hollywood summons influential tastemakers to early movie screenings, agricultural organizations usually are not on the list. But early last month, leaders of FFA, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, were invited to an Indianapolis multiplex for a peek at one of this summer's documentaries, "America's Heart & Soul."

Million Shi'ite Pilgrims Gather Amid
Iraq Clashes (Reuters)

Million Shi'ite Pilgrims Gather Amid
Iraq Clashes (Reuters) 04/10/2004 05:07 AM
Reuters - Up to a million Muslim pilgrims massed in the Iraqi Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala on Saturday as radical Shi'ite fighters and Polish troops exchanged rocket and mortar fire on the outskirts.
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