Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Hollywood is insensitive. Pope Francis wants to be among the people, not on a pedestal.

March 19, 2014 - 10:45AM
Sarah Thomas
 
Paramount Pictures (click here) has dismissed reports that the Pope cancelled a meeting with the film's producer and star, Russell Crowe. The studio claims that no meeting was ever scheduled.
Last month, Russell Crowe appealed to the Pope ahead of Noah's Italian premiere.
Paramount has said it approached the Pope to suggest a meeting and have Crowe attend the weekly papal audience in St Peter's Square as a photo opportunity, but the Vatican nixed the idea because it could create chaos....