religion

30/03/2016

Islamic community marks centenary of Hungary’s recognition of Islam

The Hungarian Islamic Community celebrated on Wednesday the centenary of Islam becoming a lawfully recognised religion in Hungary. “In the wake of the bombings in Paris, […]
30/03/2016

Pannonhalma abbey sheds light on 20-year-old sex abuse case

Budapest, March 29 (MTI) – The Archabbey of Pannonhalma in western Hungary has shed light on a 20-year-old case of sexual abuse involving one of the […]
27/03/2016

A Hungarian village thought to be performing miracles

Visited by thousands a year, Máriagyűd is a place for people who want to become healed, writes femina.hu. The village, located 25 km from Pécs in […]
26/03/2016

Church heads send Easter messages in Hungary

Budapest, March 26 (MTI) – Jesus sacrificed himself on the cross to free mankind “from the trap of its wickedness” and thereby broke the “shell of […]
14/02/2016

The most modern looking Hungarian churches – PHOTOS

People have been building churches for thousands of years and most of them reflect the architectural style of a certain era. Some of the most modern […]
06/02/2016

You can cheer for 3 Hungarian buildings among the best ones in the world

As in the previous years, there are Hungarian buildings among the candidates for the Building of the Year 2016 award, organized by Archdaily.com. In the sacred […]
02/02/2016

2nd of February – The day of the religious orders

It was Pope John Paul II who declared the 2nd of February the day of the holy lives, the day of the religious orders in 1997. […]
31/01/2016

Hungary to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2020 – Photos

Hungary will host the next International Eucharistic Congress scheduled for 2020, Pope Francis said in a video message sent to the holy mass concluding the 51st […]
25/01/2016

Pope’s visit to Sweden could be key point in Reformation anniversary, says Lutheran bishop

Budapest, January 25 (MTI) – Pope Francis’ October visit to Sweden to mark next year’s 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation in Europe […]
22/01/2016

Thomas Becket relics from Esztergom to be shown in Britain

London, January 22 (MTI) – Relics of Saint Thomas of Canterbury held in Esztergom in northern Hungary will be displayed in the United Kingdom between May […]
21/01/2016

Erdogan to visit Hungary, Turks would build minaret in the country

According to index.hu, the Turkish Ambassador Sakir Fakili presented complete minaret-building plans to the local government of Szigetvár. The Republic of Turkey would build a new […]
18/01/2016

Budapest ghetto liberation commemorated in Great Synagogue

Budapest, January 18 (MTI) – A commemoration was held on Monday in the Dohany Street Synagogue to mark the 71th anniversary of the liberation of the […]
18/01/2016

Commemoration held for liberation of Budapest ghetto, Wallenberg

Budapest (MTI) – The 71st anniversary of the liberation of Budapest’s ghetto was marked by the ghetto’s memorial wall by the Dohany Street Synagogue on Sunday. […]
22/12/2015

Catholic leader, ex-president’s wife hand over Xmas presents

Budapest, December 22 (MTI) – Hungary’s Catholic leader Cardinal Erdo and Dalma Madl, the widow of former president Ferenc Madl and goodwill envoy, handed over Christmas […]
11/12/2015

President Ader meets religious leaders of ethnic Hungarian communities

Budapest (MTI) – If Europe or Hungarians around the world give up their spiritual heritage they would lose not only their identity but an extremely important […]
07/12/2015

New Hungarian ambassador presents credentials to pope

Vatican City, December 7 (MTI) – Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, Hungary’s new ambassador to the Holy See, on Monday presented his credentials to Pope Francis, the deputy head […]
26/11/2015

Islam rapidly expanding in Hungary

According to magyaridok.hu, the Hungarian intelligence services indicated several years ago that the number of the followers of Islam has grown rapidly in recent times and […]
20/11/2015

This process leads to a Muslim-majority Europe

Academician Miklos Maroth thinks massive Muslim communities do not integrate in Europe where in some areas, they will be the majority in the foreseeable future, he […]
19/11/2015

Budapest Jewish Film Festival to start today

Budapest, November 19 (MTI) – The annual Budapest Jewish Film Festival will begin on Thursday. Organised for the fourth time, the festival will present 13 fresh […]
14/11/2015

Hungary’s Muslim communities condemn terror attacks

Budapest (MTI) – The series of attacks was an act of terrorism for which there is no explanation, the Church of Muslims in Hungary told MTI […]