Though the archdiocese's letter to priests did not mention Arroyo and Caviezel by name, it did make clear that the event's "primary speakers" were the source of concern. The other speaker, Jim Caviezel, is best known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the movie "The Passion of the Christ." But he more recently has been in the news for his embrace of far-right politics and a baseless QAnon conspiracy about the harvesting of a chemical compound from the blood of tortured children. One of the conference's keynote speakers, Raymond Arroyo, is a contributor to Fox News, a supporter of former President Donald Trump and a fixture on the Eternal Word Television Network, where he appears on a segment called the "Papal Posse," which is frequently critical of Pope Francis. Sale extended: Get one of the best deals ever for a subscription The archdiocese sent a letter to its priests last month explaining the decision as an effort to keep the local church from becoming entangled in contentious national political issues when the conference convenes at Fifth Third Arena on April 2. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati won't sponsor the annual Cincinnati Men's Conference this year because of the "significant baggage" of its keynote speakers, including a Fox News commentator and an actor who has promoted a QAnon conspiracy.
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