Cristiano Ronaldo, the famous footballer, has made a film about his life. This is, on the one hand, not very interesting, and on the other hand, quite interesting. It’s the former because really there is little about Ronaldo that should command our attention. At the same time, it is the latter, given that he is the object of so much attention, that tells us something about the nature of our society. You can read an account of the film at the Guardian here and at the Telegraph here. I have no intention whatever of seeing the film, but here are some thoughts that struck me as I read about it. First, clergy, wherever you are, and whoever you are, please behave. We read in the Guardian:
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Restrictive abortion laws saved Cristiano Ronaldo’s life
His story shows that footballing glory cannot buy you happiness
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

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