Mel Gibson Not Working With Excommunicated Archbishop on ‘Christ’ Movie

Mel Gibson and a controversial archbishop chopped it up throughout a go to to the set of “The Resurrection of the Christ” … however there isn’t any consulting occurring, TMZ has realized.

Here is the deal … a Friday report acknowledged excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò is a marketing consultant on Mel’s follow-up to his blockbuster “The Ardour of the Christ.” It was a stunning growth to some, on condition that Viganò was booted by the Vatican in 2024 for refusing to acknowledge Pope Francis’ authority.

A supply near ‘Resurrection’ manufacturing tells TMZ … Viganò is NOT a marketing consultant on the movie. Viganò visited the set, and the 2 conversed … however that’s the extent of their relationship. Viganò posted some snaps of his set go to, which doubtless kicked the rumors into excessive gear.

Viganò made headlines for his disdain for Pope Francis and his help of President Trump, amongst different controversial stances, like being a critic of homosexual rights.

Mel’s been in Rome since final summer season … working laborious on “The Resurrection of the Christ” … the follow-up to his 2004 biblical epic, “The Ardour of the Christ” — however this time, Jaakko Ohtonen is enjoying Jesus.