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SSPX ordered Williamson not to defend Holocaust views in German trial
April 15, 2010
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) ordered Bishop Richard Wiliamson not to appear in a German court to defend his controversial statements on the Holocaust, the traditionalist bishop's lawyer has confirmed. Father Christian Thouvenot, the secretary-general of the SSPX wrote to Bishop Williamson, conveying the order that he should not grant interviews or make public statements.
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Further information:
- Catholic group silences Holocaust-denying bishop (AFP)
- Bishop Williamson will not attend German trial for Holocaust denial (CWN, 4/14)
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