Prominent Hungarian Catholics have defended their church's record on tackling sexual crimes by clergy after a top-level government abuse scandal led to the appointment of a new national president of the country.
"This sin exists here, as everywhere in the world -- we
The son of the Magyar chieftain Geza, Stephen succeeded him as the leader in 997. Raised a Christian, he wed the daughter of Duke Henry II of Bavaria and devoted much of his reign to the promotion of the Christian faith. Stephen
The strong roots of faith and community helped the people of Hungary resist and survive Nazi occupation and communism, Pope Francis said, and the people must draw on those roots today to resist the more subtle threats of consumerism and individualism.
At his
During his recent trip to Hungary, Pope Francis spoke clearly about transgenderism and abortion. But he also made note of the political tension nations face. In the most underreported speech from Pope Francis’s April visit to Budapest, the pope said “How much
Praising the piety and charity of Hungarian Christians and their commitment to supporting traditional family life, Pope Francis said Christ also calls them to open their hearts -- and perhaps their borders -- to others in need.
When it comes to the church
The Holy See has a project underway related to peace between Russia and Ukraine, but Pope Francis told reporters he could not talk about it yet." There is a mission underway that is not public yet; when it is public, I will
BUDAPEST, Hungary (CNS) — To be Christian is to be open and welcoming to others, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Mass outside Hungary’s Parliament building. “We, like Jesus, must become open doors. How sad and painful it is to see closed
The life of faith is not a game, but it does require commitment and training, Pope Francis told thousands of Hungarian young people gathered in a sports arena in Budapest.
"How do we win in life?" the pope asked the young people gathered
The vestibule of the Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary was decorated with children's drawings for Pope Francis -- many of them depicting him with a Ukrainian flag, praying for peace.
There also were several that showed the pope wearing his zucchetto and
Paying homage to Hungary's history, culture and location in the heart of Europe, Pope Francis pushed against the notion that the country needed to insulate itself to protect its identity.
As expected, in his first speech in Hungary -- to government and civic