religion

25/04/2024

Isten hozott! – Pope Francis greets Hungarian people in Hungarian

He even concluded the speech with a Hungarian greeting. #popefrancis #religion
25/04/2024

New president of Hungarian Reformed Church Synod elected

The Synod then unanimously elected the new president. #synod #reformedchurch
09/04/2024

Hungarian and Italian governments work together for persecuted Christians

"Rome and Budapest have very strong shared positions in development policy" #hungaryhelps #persecutedChristians #italy
09/04/2024

Modern paganism: new religious craze in Hungary?

Modern paganism is becoming more and more popular in Hungary. Here is a look at some trends, and a possible explanation for its popularity. #religion #paganism
04/04/2024

Japanese man wanted by Hungarian police for theft from Budapest Orthodox church

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a Japanese man after it emerged he stole from an Orthodox church in Budapest in early January. #police #church #theft #crime
31/03/2024

Easter celebrations to be led by leaders of historic churches

Leaders of the Catholic, Reformed and Lutheran churches will celebrate Easter in Esztergom, Budapest and Sajóvelezd, respectively. #church #religion #easter
29/03/2024

OIC delegates gather for iftar in Budapest – Photos

In the heart of Christian-majority Hungary, the Islamic ritual of iftar, marking the breaking of the Ramadan fast, is a less common sight. Yet this ancient […]
27/03/2024

Discover ancient ceiling paintings in Veszprém Castle Quarter: centuries-old art unveiled

Hundreds of years old ceiling paintings found in the castle quarter of Veszprém
08/03/2024

Biggest opposition party calls on Calvinist Bishop Balog to resign

The opposition Democratic Coalition has called on Reformed Bishop Zoltán Balog to resign from his positions in the church. #church #Calvinism #bishop #ZoltánBalog #DK
07/03/2024

Pilgrimage announced in Hungary on anniversary of papal visit

The Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference announced a pilgrimage to Rome on the anniversary of Pope Francis's visit to Hungary between 23 and 25 April. #religion #pope #rome #italy #pilgrimage
07/03/2024

Child abuse: Hungarian Reformed Church ‘expresses sympathy’ with victims

The case "burdens Reformed Church members in their preparations for Lent". #childabuse #children #crime #reformedchurch
05/03/2024

Hungarian culture minister in Egypt: National heritage ‘priority issue’

Preserving natural cultural heritage is of outstanding importance both for Egypt and Hungary, János Csák, the culture minister, said in Cairo on Monday, adding that the […]
15/02/2024

Synod’s VP: Bishops did not vote in respect of Balog

The Presidium of the Synod, the four bishops and the three chief elders present did not take part in Tuesday's vote. #religion #church
15/02/2024

Bishop Fekete asks Balog to resign as president of Synod

Bishop Fekete said that he had asked Balog "with a theologically-based argument" to reconsider his decision and resign as president of the Synod in view of the situation. #church #religion
13/02/2024

Hungarian bishop apologises over opinion given in support of presidential pardon

Reformed Bishop Zoltán Balog said on Tuesday that he had been asked to give his opinion and agreed with supporting a presidential pardon #religion #reformedchurch #church #president
12/02/2024

House Speaker Kövér: Developing eastern network priority for Hungary

László Kövér told his Kyrgyz counterpart that Hungary continued to see "developing the eastern network" as a priority. #Kyrgyzstan #politics
03/02/2024

Hungary will teach the United Nations how to protect persecuted Christians?

Do you think Christians need to be protected? #religion #UnitedNations #Christian
30/01/2024

Hungary Helps programme focuses on Nigeria, Nicaragua and Iraq

the Hungarian government provides aid to persecuted Christians in Nigeria, Nicaragua and Iraq. #Africa #Christians #Christianity #Orbáncabinet #government
27/01/2024

PHOTOS: President Novák recognises Transylvanian Bishop Kató with Hungarian Order of Merit

In his laudation at the ceremony, Bishop Zoltán Balog referred to Kató as "a guideline to Catholics and Protestants, to all Christian communities seeking to preserve their Hungarian identity." #religion #identity #community #transylvania
22/01/2024

Ecumenical prayer week begins in Hungary

The Ecumenical prayer week has a long tradition in Hungary