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Pope Francis appoints Fábry as auxiliary bishop of Esztergom-Budapest archdiocese
Kornél Fábry was until now director of the Pastoral Institute of the Hungarian Episcopal Conference.
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Cardinal Erdő: Hungarians got the encouragement they needed from Pope Francis
The cardinal said that from all the speeches given by Pope Francis during his visit to Hungary, “it could be felt that he paid attention to our problems and our...
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Pope Francis “scolds” President Zelensky for thinking arms could lead to peace
The recent meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday was widely recognized as a good opportunity for Ukraine to take steps toward peace with the...
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Pope Francis thanks Hungary for "loving hospitality” during visit
The pope said he had “felt the love of each Hungarian” during his visit between April 28-30.
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Pope Francis asks world leaders to build peace
“Let us try to be – in our words, deeds and daily activities – like Jesus, an open door: a door that is never shut in anyone’s face, a door that enables everyone to enter and experience the beauty of the Lord’s love and forgiveness," the pope said.
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Pope Francis pays visit to Batthyány-Strattmann children's home
The pope was shown around the facility where the home’s residents gave a short program and presented the pontiff with gifts prepared by them.
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Pope Francis: Jesus is the door that leads us back into the world
Sunday mass was attended by President Katalin Novák, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér, among others.
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Pope Francis remembers Hungary's martyred priests
The pope commemorated Cardinal József Mindszenty, quoting the late cardinal as saying, “if a million Hungarians are praying, I will have no fear of the future”.
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PM Orbán meets with Pope Francis
Hungary would not exist without Christianity, and its future depends on sticking to that path, PM Orbán said.
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President Novák receives Pope Francis
The pontiff arrived in a Fiat 500X accompanied by three hussars of the Count Ferenc Nádasdy Hussar Regiment. The Pontifical Anthem and the National Anthem of Hungary were played, and an equestrian parade was held.
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Address of His Holiness Pope Francis at a meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps
Budapest, April 28, 2023
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Pope Francis: Strategic interests should not be pursued at the expense of others
As part of the first stop in his official three-day visit to Budapest, Hungary, Pope Francis spoke at the Carmelite Monastery, emphasizing that world peace could only be preserved via creative efforts commensurate with the challenges to achieving it.
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President Novák: Pope Francis will bring a message of peace to Hungary this weekend
President Katalin Novák said the pope’s visit was an honor not just for Catholics but all Hungarians.