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Speaking of the Pope, otherwise known as the Roger Ebert of L'Osservatore Romano, did someone in the Vatican bear false witness? Mel Gibson's producer said: "We received written permission to publicize the Pope's comment on the film, 'It is as it was'. Unless we receive an official indication to the contrary, we will continue to stand by the statement." The Pope himself said, in one syllable words: "Yeah, it was good, but not as cool as Hud."