Richard Nelson Williamson

Richard Nelson Williamson is a British-born Catholic bishop associated with traditionalist Catholic groups. He is known for his rejection of the Second Vatican Council’s reforms and his stance against contemporary changes in the Catholic Church. Williamson was consecrated as a bishop without papal approval, which led to excommunication. He has been a controversial figure, often involved in debates over church doctrine and practice, and has expressed views that have attracted significant controversy and legal scrutiny. His actions and beliefs place him outside the mainstream Catholic Church, aligning more with traditionalist and sedevacantist circles.