I must have missed that scene and I've seen the movie more than once. No media bias here (/sarc)
Since 1973 Deacon, over 30 years her sanctity has been resonating through Rome. Now we know that St. Katherine is in heaven.
The Passion of The Christ and Anne Catherine Emmerich and Mary of Agreda
Anne Catherine Emmerich: Sign for Our Time
Life of Venerable Anne Catherine Emmerich
Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich SAID TO HAVE INSPIRED NEW GIBSON MOVIE- PROPHESIED GREAT CHURCH CRISES
Guess that means that the pope DID like the movie.
I would not recommend O'Malley or the CINO "America" rag he writes for to anyone.
I guess the Catholic Church has just found another reason to take their own eyes away from Christ... WOW.....