Vatican Unsatisfied by Holocaust Bishop Apology

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 27, 2009 2:26 PM CST

(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.... Read full story »

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