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Prime Minister Magyar demands apology from priest after anti-Tisza remarks

Prime Minister Magyar Péter called on Catholic priest Osztie Zoltán to publicly apologize for a sermon that condemned voters for the Tisza party as morally corrupt.

During a homily at the Szent Márton church in Feldebrő, priest Osztie Zoltán attacked voters for the Tisza party, describing them as a morally bankrupt segment that could ruin the country. He further claimed that such voters disregard the gospel and support a secular, immoral agenda. Prime Minister Magyar Péter posted a clip of the sermon online, demanding that the Catholic Church publicly and unequivocally repudiate the priest's remarks.

He emphasized the need for a clear boundary between church doctrine and political discourse and asked the priest to apologize. Magyar also noted his respect for the social and cultural work of churches while insisting that both religious and secular spheres must respect defined limits.

Why it matters

The clash highlights tensions between political leaders and religious figures over the role of faith in public debate.

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