Richard Williamson
Richard Williamson is a British bishop associated with the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), who was one of the bishops excommunicated in 1988 by Pope John Paul II for being ordained without permission. He has been a controversial figure due to his Holocaust denial, which garnered significant media attention and criticism.
Born on Mar 08, 1940 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 59,733 | $2,700,000 | 2,376$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 2.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 14,084 | $700,000 | 1,139$ |
| United States | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 174,395 | $21,000,000 | 11,064$ |
| Germany | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 68,958 | $3,845,000 | 3,165$ |
| Italy | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 49,600 | $2,000,000 | 1,641$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,816 | $60,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 8 | 561,238,375 | 374,586 | $30,305,000 | 19,435$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Belarus:
Richard Williamson was one of the bishops whose excommunication was lifted by Pope Benedict XVI, causing a global scandal.
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Switzerland:
Richard Williamson is a former bishop of the Pius Brotherhood known for his Holocaust denial.
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United Kingdom:
In 1988, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, the society’s founder, and four bishops he had ordained without the permission of the then pope, John Paul II, were excommunicated, including a British bishop, Richard Williamson.
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Germany:
Richard Williamson, a bishop of the Pius Brotherhood, denied the Holocaust and faced backlash for his statements.
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United States:
Richard Williamson was expelled from the SSPX after making false claims about the Holocaust.
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Italy:
Richard Williamson was a Lefebvrian bishop who denied the Holocaust.
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Switzerland:
Richard Williamson is a British bishop who was expelled from the Pius Brotherhood for Holocaust denial.
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United Kingdom:
Richard Williamson was a British bishop who was excommunicated for ordaining bishops without permission.
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