Richard Williamson

British Catholic traditionalist bishop

Richard Williamson - British Catholic traditionalist bishop
Born

1940
85 years ago

Died

January 29th, 2025
0 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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A Catholic bishop was ordained in 1976. In 1976, was a founding member of the Society of St. Pius X. The bishop gained notoriety for promoting traditionalist Catholic teachings and was involved in controversies regarding his views on various church doctrines and historical events. The bishop was excommunicated in 1988 by the Vatican but later attempted to rehabilitate relations with the Catholic Church. Participated in liturgical ceremonies emphasizing traditional Latin rites and opposed modernist interpretations of Catholicism.

Founding member of the Society of St. Pius X

Promoted traditionalist Catholic teachings

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