The Vatican has published a new article forgiving The Beatles for their claims that they were “bigger than Jesus”.
In 1966 The Beatles stood as an unrivalled pop colossus. Cracking the United States, the Fab Four scored huge hits around the globe which would be remembered until this day. However one press conference would go a long way to ruining this.
Speaking to the gathered press, singer John Lennon spoke about the decline of Christianity in the Western World. Unfortunately for The Beatles, it was his comment that the band were now “bigger than Jesus” which was broadcast around the world.
Cue an almighty row, culminating in public burnings of Beatles memorabilia by shocked fans. Later apologising for any offence caused, John Lennon would later write a series of withering put downs concerning religion, including the classic single ‘Imagine’.
Now the Vatican church has claimed that it forgives The Beatles for their claims. An article in the official Vatican newspaper praised the group and argued that their artistry make the comments “meaningless”.
“It’s true, they took drugs; swept up by their success, they lived dissolute and uninhibited lives,” the article reads. “They even said they were more famous than Jesus. But, listening to their songs, all of this seems distant and meaningless.”
“Their beautiful melodies, which changed forever pop music and still give us emotions, live on like precious jewels.”
The band were described as “the longest-lasting, most consistent and representative phenomenon in the history of pop music”.
The Beatles are set to re-issue their 1966 single ‘Paperback Writer / Rain’ on Record Store Day.
