Vatican paper praises the Beatles, forgives Lennon's comment that band was bigger than Jesus
In this Aug. 11, 1966 file photo, John Lennon of the Beatles, center, is flanked by bandmates George Harrison, left, and Ringo Starr as he apologizes for his remark that "the Beatles are more popular than Jesus," at a Chicago news conference.
Guardian Music — The Vatican's official newspaper focuses on praise for the Beatles rather than the international abuse scandalAt a time when they surely have bigger things to think about... more info
KNVA TV, Austin TX — It is not the first time the Vatican has praised the legendary
band from Liverpool. Two years ago, it praised the "White Album,"
and last month it included "Revolver" in ... more info
AOL Music — (April 12) -- Forty years after John Lennon said the Beatles were "more popular than Jesus," the Catholic Church has officially forgiven the group for its sins. more info
Mercury News, California — VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has finally made peace with the Beatles, saying their drug use, "dissolute" lives and even the claim that the band was bigger than Jesus are ... more info
USA Today Music — The Vatican has finally made peace with the Beatles, saying their drug use, "dissolute" lives and even the claim that the band ...
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All About Jazz — The Vatican has finally made peace with the Beatles, saying their drug use, "dissolute" lives and even the claim that the band was bigger than Jesus are all in the past -... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — VATICAN CITY - The Vatican has finally made peace with the Beatles, saying their drug use, "dissolute" lives and even the claim that the band was bigger than Jesus are al... more info
Topix — In this Aug. 11, 1966 file photo, John Lennon of the Beatles, center, is flanked by bandmates George Harrison, left, and Ringo Starr as he apologizes for his remark that ... more info
Perez Hilton — Forget about priests abusing young children, The Vatican has bigger things to talk about, like The Beattles! Yes, really.
On the 40th anniversary of the group's break-up... more info