“Blessed are you among women…” (Luke 1:42) How many times have we said those words? Thousands of times, maybe not even thinking about what we’re saying. ...read more

Three days ago I returned from my trip to Hungary. I wish to thank all those who prepared and accompanied this visit with prayer, and to renew my gratitude to the Authorities, the local Church, and the Hungarian people, a courageous people, rich in memory. ...read more

On Sunday, April 30, Pope Francis met with members of Hungary’s academic and cultural world at the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics of the Pázmány Péter Catholic University in Budapest. On this final day of his visit, he spoke about culture and self-knowledge. Read the full text of his address below: Meeting with the ...read more

Jesus’ final words in the Gospel we have just heard sum up the meaning of his mission: “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) ...read more

Dear brothers and sisters, I would like to say köszönöm! [thank you!] for your dance, your song and your courageous testimonies. I thank each of you for being here today: I am happy to be with you! Thank you. ...read more

I am happy to be here with you. Thank you, Bishop Antal, for your words of welcome, and for describing the generous service that the Hungarian Church carries out for and with the poor. ...read more

I am happy to be with you once again, after we shared the experience of the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress. ...read more

I greet you all most cordially and I thank Madam President for her welcome and her kind words. Politics was born of the city, the polis, and the practical desire to live together in unity, ...read more

Praised be Jesus Christ! Brothers and Sisters, Family, Friends and Distinguished Guests, What a joy it is to be here with all of you and thank you for coming ...read more

A lovely, if often overlooked, element in preparation for the sacrament of marriage as a Catholic is the Rite of Betrothal offered by the Church. My fiancé and I were thrilled by the opportunity to participate in this rite in the midst of our engagement and wedding planning. If you are unfamiliar, the Rite of ...read more