I just found out about this when my Dad told me a couple of weeks ago. I was very surprised.
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2007-02-09 14:56:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
John Wayne was greatly influenced by his long standing working and personal relationship with legendary director (and Catholic) John Ford, and by his 2nd wife, who was also Catholic.
He spent most of his life as a Presbyterian, but converted to Catholicism shortly before he died.
Wayne's surviving relatives, many of whom are also Catholic, can confirm this.
Wayne was a smart guy. He knew a good deal when he saw one, and since he was already a baptized Christian, he had nothing to lose, and everything to gain.
Catholics are privileged to enjoy an extraordinary (supernatural) number and type of end of life benefits, that properly administered, may result in a soul's immediate admittance to heaven, often escorted there personally, by Jesus himself.
Can't beat that!
For specifics on John Wayne, go here:
http://www.adherents.com/movies/actor_boxoffice_stars.html
For more on Catholicism, send me an email with a valid mailing address, and I'll send you a free Catholic Resource CD.
2007-02-09 15:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, he didn't "convert" to Catholicism as he was brought up Catholic but had stopped attending church. Shortly before he died he figured he better cover all his bases and called a priest to bring him back to the fold.
2007-02-09 15:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by rocksterraccoon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew about this.. I also know that it is very uncommon. He was actually dying when it happend. It usually takes months to become catholic.
2007-02-09 15:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kacey D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, this little tidbit of info is really significant. This could change the world!!!!!
2007-02-09 15:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How many Christians care?
2007-02-09 15:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by Wisdom in Faith 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I knew that. Also, one of his grandsons is a priest.
2007-02-09 15:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
How many Christians know that they are working on an invention by an atheist? Bill Gates
2007-02-09 14:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
good for him I pray the Lord accepts him into his heavenly kingdom.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_wayne#Death
2007-02-09 15:02:41 · answer #8 · answered by Borinke 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for him!
2007-02-09 15:00:13 · answer #9 · answered by Misty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, ole Duke was a Protestant.. I'd like more info please.
2007-02-09 15:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋