Da Vinci Code boycotted by Church in China

China’s official Catholic church today called on its followers to boycott the film The Da Vinci Code as immoral and an offence to the faithful, the government’s main news agency reported.

The announcement by the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, which has no ties to the Vatican, adds to criticism of the film by church figures who are offended by its depiction of Jesus.

The Chinese church accused the filmmakers of “violating religious ethics and morals and insulting the feelings of clergy and followers”, the Xinhua News Agency said.