Holocaust Denying Bishop Apologizes

Holocaust denier apology is first step, bishop says Reuters India — The head of a traditionalist Catholic group said an apology from a fellow bishop for denying the Holocaust was an important step, but he hoped the bishop would now stay silent. Bishop Bernard Fellay, head of the ultra-conservative Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) told a German weekly that the apology from British Bishop Richard Williamson, also a member of SSPX, was honest. click to read complete article

Germany may issue warrant for Holocaust denying bishop International Herald Tribune — Germany is considering issuing an arrest warrant on hate crime charges against a Holocaust-denying bishop, the country's justice minister said Friday. It is a crime to deny the Holocaust in Germany and in several other EU countries. click to read complete article

Vatican: Holocaust denier's apology not enough CNN — The Vatican said Friday it is not satisfied by the apology issued by a Catholic bishop who denied the Holocaust, saying the cleric must still clearly "distance himself" from the controversial comments. Bishop Richard Williamson, who is now in England, issued a statement Thursday saying he regretted making the remarks. But he did not retract them or say he had changed his mind about the Holocaust. click to read complete article