Catholic leaders urge 'Code' caution

from May 19, 2006 issue:
• Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
    Bridging the Gap: The Da Vinci Code
    Book and movie are not history or theology

• Editorial -- Code cracking
    First of all, remember that the movie and
    book are fiction and not based on facts

from May 12, 2006 issue:
• Three cardinals: 'Code' shows contempt
    One official suggests taking legal action
    against book and film

• Foundations of Faith -- What the Church really says about Jesus, Magdalene
    Was Jesus really celibate? Just how close
    were Jesus and Mary Magdalene?

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