Gibson asked to stage Christ's crucifixion

The Passion of the Christ director Mel Gibson is considering recreating Jesus Christ's crucifixion in the streets of Sydney, Australia - if the city wins its bid to host a major Catholic gathering.

Organisers are desperate to get the Mad Max star on board because they believe Gibson's role in the celebrations could secure victory for Sydney in the battle to be the venue for the Catholic Church's World Youth Day in 2008.