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Hungarian Cardinal Tortured By Communists Remembered 50 Years After His Death...

BRUTALITY OF COMMUNISM
“You do not know, My poor children, what Our eyes have seen as We looked into the dungeons of the communist organizations: the beatings, the scaldings, the torturings. It is beyond all human reasoning that a human being could try to destroy the whole faith of an individual by beatings, by torturings, even by cutting out the tongues of those who had dared to speak against them. And who are these peoples, My children, who are doing these vile things? In those days when communism enters your country, it will be your own family and your neighbors.” - Our Lady of the Roses, October 2, 1987

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CatholicNewsAgency.com reported on October 26, 2025:

By Bohumil Petrík

Hungarian Church leaders recently gathered in Rome to commemorate Venerable Cardinal József Mindszenty, the persecuted prelate who died in exile 50 years ago and became an enduring symbol of resistance to totalitarian regimes.

“Rome and the homeland — these are the two stars, and two goals, which also indicate to me the direction to take.” This quote from Mindszenty is featured at an exhibition currently on display at the Hungarian Academy in Rome, highlighting the cardinal’s fidelity to the Holy See and his country during a time of brutal repression in Central Europe.

Mindszenty was imprisoned under multiple regimes in Hungary. He served as bishop of Veszprém during World War II and was later appointed archbishop of Esztergom before being elevated to the College of Cardinals. After the communist takeover in Hungary in 1948, he was arrested on charges of “anti-government activity,” tortured, and imprisoned.

“Before his arrest in 1948, he naturally sought connections with other prelates in neighboring communist-dominated countries,” said Cardinal Péter Erdő, archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, in comments to CNA.

He named Cardinal Josef Beran of Prague, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński of Krakow, and Blessed Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac of Zagreb as part of what he called a “great symphony” of episcopal leadership during a time of persecution under communism.

“This is why Pius XII, in a solemn letter, mentioned all these witnesses to the faith. It was a powerful phrase that acknowledged their testimony,” Erdő added.

‘Witnesses of Faith — Ray of Hope’

The Embassy of Hungary to the Holy See paid tribute to Mindszenty at an event titled “Witnesses of Faith — Rays of Hope,” held in the context of the Jubilee 2025, the theme of which is “Pilgrims of Hope.”

“It is no coincidence that this event is part of the jubilee,” said Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. “Cardinal Mindszenty honored the dignity of the cardinalate through his life and willingness to sacrifice.”

“He was imprisoned under both Nazism and communism. This means he stood firm and challenged the mainstream,” emphasized Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See, who also revealed that he carries a relic of the cardinal with him.

During the 1956 Hungarian uprising, Mindszenty was freed and took refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, where he remained for 15 years. In 1971, he was permitted to leave the country and began traveling extensively, primarily to visit Hungarian communities in the diaspora, including in the United States.

“After forced isolation, meeting people and living my vocation through active engagement brought me joy,” Mindszenty once said.

He died in exile in Vienna, Austria, in 1975.

Anti-communist or good shepherd?

While some critics viewed Mindszenty as overly political in his anti-communism, Hungarian Church leaders emphasized his pastoral mission.

“He was a good shepherd who, while not loud, spoke clearly against communism,” Bishop György Udvardy of Veszprém told CNA.

Erdő and Udvardy, both of whom took part in the Rome commemoration, noted that Mindszenty has been declared venerable — the Church’s recognition of his heroic virtues.

“History is complex, but we pray for his beatification,” Udvardy said.

During his years in exile, Mindszenty reportedly disagreed with Pope Paul VI’s decision to declare the Archdiocese of Esztergom vacant.

However, Erdő clarified: “The media exaggerated the disagreement. He was never disobedient. Once the Holy Father made his decision, Cardinal Mindszenty accepted it without resistance.”

A display at the exhibition features a quote from the cardinal: “Whatever happens, never believe that a priest can be the enemy of his faithful. The priest belongs to every family, and you belong to the big family of your pastor.”

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