Bishop Richard Williamson has died, leaves behind controversial legacy

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Former SSPX Bishop Richard Williamson died last night following his hospitalisation earlier this week in a serious condition.

It was previously reported that Williamson had been admitted to hospital and received the Last Rites following what was believed to be a brain haemorrhage. The Catholic Herald was informed that he died last night at 11.23 p.m. He was 84 years old.

“He was surrounded by clerics and faithful who have been keeping vigil with him for his final journey,” an email from the bishop’s office stated. “They were praying right to the end.”

The email added: “Thousands of people all around the world have been praying for him. We are inundated with messages of condolence.”

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