Catholic Church in Hungary
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Could Hungary find an unexpected ally in the Holy See?
The country is under fire for a new law touching on homosexuality. Read more
Church leaders in Hungary and Slovakia welcome confirmation of papal visit
Pope Francis is expected to visit the countries on Sept. 12-15. Read more
Cardinal: International Eucharistic Congress hymn helped Catholics survive war and communism
Cardinal Péter Erdő noted that the official hymn’s lyrics date back to 1938. Read more
International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest unveils official hymn
The song is a “refreshed version” of a hymn from 1938, when Hungary last hosted the congress. Read more
Cardinal says intercommunion not an issue in Hungary ahead of International Eucharistic Congress
Cardinal Péter Erdő is hosting the congress in Budapest on Sept. 5-12. Read more
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Budapest International Eucharistic Congress to open with 1,000-strong choir, First Communions
The 52nd International Eucharistic Congress will take place in Hungary on Sept. 5-12. Read more
Cardinal Bo and Cardinal Sarah among speakers at Budapest International Eucharistic Congress
The International Eucharistic Congress will take place in the Hungarian capital Sept. 5-12. Read more
Cardinal: Eucharistic Congress in Budapest will be ‘a great sign of hope’ amid pandemic
Cardinal Péter Erdő will host the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in September. Read more
Catholics urged to take part in global Adoration ahead of International Eucharistic Congress
A cardinal has urged Catholics worldwide to take part in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday in preparation for... Read more
International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest postponed to 2021
The Vatican announced Thursday that due to the health situation caused by the coronavirus, the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress, to... Read more
'If we give up our Christianity, we lose our identity,' says Hungarian minister
Hungary is promoting pro-family policies because its Christian identity is at stake, the country’s family minister told CNA in an... Read more
Hungary's incentives mean more marriages but not more babies
The country’s birth rate remains well below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman, and the rate has not... Read more
As population plummets, Hungary to end income tax for moms of at least four
In an effort to encourage Hungarians to have more babies, the prime minister of the country has announced that women... Read more
Beloved 1950s Hungarian priest and martyr beatified
Fr. János Brenner, a Cistercian Hungarian priest who was martyred in the 1950s, was beatified May 1. The beatification took... Read more
In Hungary, anti-Christian persecution prompts government action
The Hungarian government has established a new office on the persecution of Christians to address both persecutions of Christians in... Read more
Pope Francis mourns death of Hungarian Cardinal Laszlo Paskai
In a letter of condolence Pope Francis has offered his comfort and prayer to the Church of Hungary following the... Read more
Pope blesses Hungarians on national feast day
Pope Francis sent a message to the president and citizens of Hungary today, praying for the nation as it celebrates... Read more
