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ROME (Hollywood Reporter) - It was a meeting of Hollywood and the holy Thursday as the Vatican hosted the world premiere of the TV movie “Pope John Paul II” with Pope Benedict XVI in attendance.
The cavernous Paul VI Hall was near capacity with about 6,000 on hand for the reduced version of the three-part series that will air December 4-6 on CBS.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to the actors for honoring the memory of my illustrious and loved predecessor,” the pope said following the screening. “Viewing this film has reopened my gratitude to God for providing us with a pope both so human and so spiritual. . . . I welcome the distribution of this film.”
**Red carpets were absent as the premiere defied convention, with the Vatican’s Swiss Guard doubling as ushers. **
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The cavernous Paul VI Hall was near capacity with about 6,000 on hand for the reduced version of the three-part series that will air December 4-6 on CBS.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to the actors for honoring the memory of my illustrious and loved predecessor,” the pope said following the screening. “Viewing this film has reopened my gratitude to God for providing us with a pope both so human and so spiritual. . . . I welcome the distribution of this film.”
**Red carpets were absent as the premiere defied convention, with the Vatican’s Swiss Guard doubling as ushers. **
Read full article here
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