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The Christian Democratic Institute in Hungary strives to be an inspiring and effective actor in promoting a more visible and prominent position for traditional Christian moral and cultural values in European and global politics.

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Pope Leo XIV. – a special introduction and summary of his first 100 days written by Sister Laura Baritz and Solène Tadie – a summary of the discussion during the 7th Conservative Ladies’ Breakfast

Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope, formed by Chicago roots, missionary years in Peru, and the Augustinian spirit of unity. He carries himself with quiet strength, preferring to build harmony rather than chase headlines. His motto, In Illo…

Conservative Ladies’ Breakfast – “Hungary and the New Pope”

The seventh of our joint Conservative Ladies’ Breakfast, organised in cooperation with the Foundation for a Civic Hungary, once again brought together a diverse and inspiring group of women who actively shape our society through their roles…

ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC LEGISLATORS NETWORK

Clementine Hall Saturday, 23 August 2025   We begin with the same sign with which the Lord has given us life in Baptism: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Peace be with you. Good morning to all of…

Tusványos 2025

The Bálványos Summer University and Student Camp – better known as Tusványos – has been a unique meeting point for over three decades. Held in the heart of Transylvania, it brings together Hungarian public life, conservative thought,…

Christian Democratic Leaders’ Roundtable in Brussels

The Christian Democratic Institute recently hosted two events in Brussels featuring Prof. Dr. Christiaan Alting von Geusau, President of the International Catholic Legislators' Network. The discussions offered a timely opportunity to reflect…

CDI Hungary at CPAC Hungary 2025

CDI Hungary once again had its own stand at CPAC Hungary 2025, one of Europe’s leading conservative gatherings. The event brought together proponents of national sovereignty and freedom-oriented thought from across the globe. Over the…

Remembrance of Vilma Hugonnai – Famous Women in the Hungarian and Austrian History

At our recent gathering at the Hungarian Embassy in Vienna, we paid tribute to one of the most remarkable female figures in Hungarian medical history: Countess Vilma Hugonnai, the first woman in Hungary to earn a medical degree. Born in 1847,…

Bridging Cultures with Compassion: A Special Visit to the Páty Home for the Elderly

In a meaningful continuation of our commitment to intergenerational solidarity and cultural dialogue, the Hungarian Association of the Sovereign Order of Malta and the Christian Democratic Institute jointly organized a heartwarming visit to…

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