Category - holocaust denial

Pope admits 'mistakes' over Holocaust denying prelate

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:18:57 +0000

The pope has acknowledged "mistakes" in the way the Vatican lifted the excommunication of four bishops from a breakaway group, including a prelate who had denied that Jews died in Nazi gas chambers.

International Jewish body welcomes Vatican's action on Williamson

staff writers — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:05:52 +0000

The New York-based International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC) has welcomed the Vatican's call for a Holocaust denying renegade bishop to disown his reported views.

Mixed Jewish response to Pope's attempt to mend rupture

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:01 +0000

An Israeli Jewish leader has welcomed Pope Benedict's support for a statement condemning Holocaust denial, but a German leader says the issue of the reinstatement of an anti-Semitic bishop is not resolved.

Pope causes outrage by rehabilitating Holocaust denying bishop

staff writers — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:02:37 +0000

Catholic commentators have joined with Jewish leaders in criticising Pope Benedict XVI for bringing a Holocaust denying bishop back into the Church as part of a bid to heal a rift with a group of separatists.

Racial but not religious hatred becomes a crime in EU

staff writers — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:58:31 +0100

Inciting racial and xenophobic hatred is now a crime across the European Union. But Britain's law is tougher and includes religion, Holocaust denial was not specified, though it is illegal in some countries.

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns abuse of Holocaust memory and anti-Semitism

staff writers — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:11:15 +0000

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, spiritual head of the world's 77 million Anglicans, has denounced the political manipulation of the Nazi Holocaust for current political ends, and has called for a renewed struggle against anti-Semitism and prejudice in all its forms.

Holocaust Memorial Day supporters warn against complacency

staff writers — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:29:18 +0000

As a record 5,300 events take place across Britain this weekend to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2007, organisers and supporters are warning about complacency over whether ‚Äúit could happen again‚Äù.

United Nations member states urged to condemn Holocaust denial

staff writers — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:39:00 +0000

United Nations member states are being urged this week to support the draft UN General Assembly resolution condemning Holocaust denial. A vote is expected on Friday 26 January 2007. The move is being supported by human rights and faith groups, as well as the American Jewish Congress.