Skip to content

Pope Francis in Hungary: What is the situation of the Catholic Church?

The Vatican has unveiled the logo and slogan for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Hungary, where he will be making his 41st trip abroad. The motto for the visit, “Christ is our future,” will accompany the Holy Father’s trip to Budapest, the Hungarian capital. The logo features the Budapest Chain Bridge, which symbolizes the Pope’s belief in the importance of building bridges among people.

Domonkos Pulay with EWTN Hungary has shared insights on what we can expect from this apostolic journey. The Pope’s last visit to Hungary was over a year and a half ago, and Budapest is eagerly preparing to welcome him back. Pulay discusses the status of the Catholic Church in Hungary and the issues that he thinks the Holy Father will focus on during his visit.

The Catholic Church in Hungary has a long and rich history, and its influence can be seen throughout the country’s cultural heritage. However, the Church has faced challenges in recent years, including a declining number of faithful and a growing trend towards secularization.

Pulay suggests that the Holy Father may address these challenges during his visit and encourage the Catholic community to remain steadfast in their faith. He also expects the Pope to emphasize the importance of dialogue and unity among different groups within Hungarian society, a theme that is reflected in the logo’s imagery of the Chain Bridge.

Overall, the Pope’s visit to Hungary is eagerly anticipated, and it will be interesting to see how his message of hope and unity will be received by the people of Budapest and the wider Hungarian community. As the slogan suggests, Christ is indeed our future, and the Pope’s visit offers an opportunity to reflect on what that means for us all.

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

More news related to this article

A Moment of Special Grace

We knew, even as the evening concluded, that it would be lodged in our memories and our hearts

Pope Leo XIV calls for ecological conversion and support for contemplative life

At his Nov. 19 general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying that

LIVE from St. Peter Square | Angelus with Pope Francis | July 9th, 2023

LIVE from St. Peter Square | Join us for the recitation of the Angelus prayer led by Pope

Vatican auditor to continue to function during sede vacante, Pope Francis rules

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 24, 2023.

How a Wheelchair, Fencing, and Faith Led One Man to the Vatican’s Jubilee of Sport

EWTN Vatican correspondent Paola Arriaza sits down with Amelio Castro, a refugee and Paralympic wheelchair fencer who collaborates with Athletica Vaticana.

Analysis: Milei, Pope Francis embody contrasting economic viewpoints

All eyes were on Pope Francis’ first meeting with Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, Monday at the Vatican. 

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNVatican.com