Pope Francis hosts PM Viktor Orbán at the Vatican
Pope Francis on Wednesday received Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in an audience at the Vatican.
A Vatican statement said that after the morning papal audience, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, and Miroslaw Wachowski, its under-secretary for relations with states, received the prime minister.
Photo: MTI/Vatican Media
It added that during the “cordial” secretariat-of-state meeting, it was agreed that relations were “solid and fruitful”, and appreciation was expressed for the Catholic Church’s commitment to promoting the development and well-being of Hungarian society.
Photo: MTI/Vatican Media
In a video posted on Facebook after the audience, Orbán said “we must grasp the chances of peace”, adding the Pope’s prayers and the invaluable diplomatic experiences of the Vatican were both needed for that.
Orbán said that since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the Vatican and Hungary had been the two countries that continued to believe in peace. “Peace now is within reach,” he said.
“While the world is preparing for Christmas, several European leaders are arguing for continuing the war and boosting its intensity,” Orbán said. “This is dangerous,” he said, adding that “we are living dangerous weeks when the war could spread further”.
“We must together hold back the world’s leaders from taking irreversible decisions; we need a ceasefire as soon as possible so that we can grab the chance for peace,” the prime minister said.
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Do you THINK – when Pope Francis visited Hungary in 2023 – did he make reference to Saint Pope John Paul 11 – “Blessed” -message to Hungary, that he “Feed us” he gave us – left us, in 20th August 1991 – in discussion, with Prime Minister – Victor Orban ?
Did Pope Francis take the OPPORTUNITY again at this latest meeting, with the Prime Minister of Hungary – Victor Orban – and “recite” the words, looking into Orbans eyes ?
Did Pope Francis – remind the Hungarian Prime Minister of his VIP – “front row seat” – he held with his wife, a baptised catholic, at this Pontifical Mass on the 20th August 1991 ?
This Blessed message gifted Hungary, by Saint Pope John Paul 11 – “etched” into stone – located in Hero’s Square – REMAINS – for ALL Hungarians to NEVER, never, never Forget.
Saint Pope John Paul 11 said ;
” Be Mindful of the Blessings that Freedom, which You (Hungary) have Definitively secured means for your Future.
Cherish it and make Good use of your Liberty.”
Hungary – we have been FAILED, and the words contained in this “Blessed” message from Saint Pope John Paul 11, through the ABUSE of them, by the Orban – Fidesz Government, on the citizens of Hungary – MORTAL.