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 is not any consulting occurring, TMZ has realized.

Here is the deal … a Friday report said excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò is a advisor on Mel’s follow-up to his blockbuster “The Passion of the Christ.” It was a stunning improvement to some, provided 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 advisor 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 possible kicked the rumors into excessive gear.

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

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