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Vatican Unsatisfied by Holocaust Bishop Apology

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(Newser) – The Vatican today rejected Bishop Richard Williamson’s so-called apology for his Holocaust beliefs, CNN reports, a mea culpa mandated by the Pope. “He must also distance himself in an absolutely unequivocal and public from his stand regarding the [Holocaust],” a spokesman said. Williamson said he regretted the “distress” his remarks caused, and “would not have made them” if he’d known, but did not retract them.

Bishop Richard Williamson.
Bishop Richard Williamson.   (AP Photo)
Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict XVI.   (AP Photo)
Pope Benedict XVI walks down steps.
Pope Benedict XVI walks down steps.   (AP Photo)
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The bishop's "statement" does not appear to respect the conditions set by the secretariat, whereby he must also distance himself in an absolutely unequivocal and public way from his stand regarding the Shoah.
- Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman

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