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Hungary’s Commitment to Protecting Persecuted Christians Recognized on Global Stage

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Tristan Azbej, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has recently highlighted Hungary’s role as a beacon of hope for persecuted Christians worldwide. In a series of statements shared on social media, Azbej emphasized the significance of Hungary’s patriotic policies and the Hungary Helps Program, which aims to provide […]

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2025 Global Persecution Index: A Stark Portrait of Rising Oppression and Unyielding Faith

In a revealing new report of International Christian Concern (ICC), the 2025 Global Persecution Index exposes a rapidly shifting landscape of religious freedom—a tale of escalating authoritarianism, mass displacement, and religious nationalism that is redrawing the global map of faith. A World in TurmoilThe report details how authoritarian regimes and extremist movements have united to […]

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Helping Persecuted Christians Could Be a Connecting Theme with US: Tristan Azbej

Helping persecuted Christians could be one of the main connecting themes in Hungarian-American relations, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, responsible for programs to help persecuted Christians, said on the M1 news channel on Friday. Tristan Azbej stressed that the Hungarian government’s hopes that the election of Donald Trump would […]

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Vice President JD Vance Visits Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, Reflects on Holocaust and Current Conflicts

DACHAU, Germany — U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial on Thursday, walking through the solemn grounds alongside a group that included Holocaust survivor Abba Naor, who was once imprisoned at the site of immense suffering and mass murder. Vance’s visit to this powerful symbol of World War II comes as […]

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RFI Shines at 2025 International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. — The Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) proudly participated in the 2025 International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit, held from February 3 to 5, marking the largest global gathering dedicated to advancing religious freedom. This year’s summit brought together a diverse coalition of partners, including RFI and Pepperdine University, to address pressing issues surrounding religious […]

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Faithful to the End: New Film Honors 21 Christian Martyrs on 10th Anniversary

MINYA, Egypt – A decade after the harrowing execution of 21 Christian men by ISIS on a Libyan beach, their legacy is being honored in a poignant new animated film titled The 21. This cinematic tribute serves as a powerful reminder of their steadfast faith, resilience, and the lasting impact of their sacrifice on Christians […]

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Hungarian Secretary of State Remembers Martyrdom of Persecuted Christians in Moving Facebook Tribute

Budapest, Hungary – In a heartfelt Facebook post, Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s Secretary of State responsible for assisting persecuted Christians and implementing the Hungary Helps program, paid tribute to the steadfast faith of Christians who have suffered martyrdom for their beliefs. Azbej’s post opens with the exclamation, “My Lord Jesus Christ!”—recounting the final words of Coptic […]

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Hungary’s Azbej Hails Italian Partnership and Reflects on EU Developments

Warsaw, Poland – In a recent Facebook post, Tristan Azbej—the Hungarian Secretary of State responsible for assisting persecuted Christians and implementing the Hungary Helps program—shared highlights from the EU Foreign Affairs Council’s development meeting. The post underscored growing collaboration between Hungary and Italy on addressing crises affecting persecuted Christians worldwide. Meeting with Italy’s Deputy Foreign […]

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Azbej Tristan: Hungary’s Vision Will Redefine EU Development Policy

Warsaw, Poland – Hungary’s Azbej Champions a New Model of International Partnership at EU Meeting Warsaw, Poland – Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s Secretary of State for Assisting Persecuted Christians and head of the Hungary Helps program, has taken to Facebook to share his latest diplomatic engagement. In his post, marked with the message “✌🏻From Washington ✈️ […]

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Stronger Together: Hungary and U.S. Reaffirm Commitment to Persecuted Christians

Washington, D.C. – Hungary’s State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and the Hungary Helps Program, Tristan Azbej, has declared a significant shift in U.S.-Hungarian relations following his official visit to Washington. Posting on social media, Azbej stated, “We have reached the threshold of great diplomatic success in the United States!” He expressed optimism […]