Hungary’s Worst Snowstorm In Memory Halts Protests

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Listen to this BosNewsLife News report via Vatican Radio click: SNOWSTORMREPORT  By Stefan J. Bos, BosNewsLife Chief International Correspondent reporting from Budapest, Hungary Police block the traffic at M1-M7 highway outside of BudapestBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's worst snowstorm in living memory forced the opposition to cancel rallies against a perceived autocratic amendment to the Constitution that critics claim threatens religious freedom and democratic principles.

BREAKING NEWS: Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio Elected Pope

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By BosNewsLife News Center enclave VATICAN CITY (BosNewsLife)-- Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, from Argentina has been elected pope. As Pope Francis, as he will be known, appeared in front of a huge crowd packing St. Peter's Square, he asked the faithful to pray silently for him at a time of turmoil in the church.

BREAKING NEWS: New Pope Elected; White Smoke

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By BosNewsLife News Center habemus_papam (1)VATICAN CITY (BosNewsLife)-- A new pope was elected Wednesday, March 13, with white smoke rising from Sistine Chapel. White smoke – produced by mixing the smoke from burning ballots with special flares – indicated that a new head of the Roman Catholic Church has been chosen at a time of turmoil in the church. Cardinals had gathered since Tuesday, March 12, for the conclave after Benedict XVI became the first pontiff to retire in some 600 years.

Hungary’s Constitution Change Triggers EU Outcry

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Listen to this BosNewsLife News report via Vatican Radio:RealAudioMP3 By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest, Hungary constitutionnowBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's government allies have passed controversial changes to the constitution, despite warnings they threaten religious freedom and other democratic values introduced after the collapse of Communism. Monday's vote triggered angry reactions from the European Union and Hungarian activists.

Hungary Parliament Votes For Harsh Constitution Change; Christians Concerned

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Listen to this shorter version of BosNewsLife News via Vatican Radio. Click bosnewslifehungary  Demonstrators carry a portrait of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban with a crown to protest against a media law they say will turn the country into 'Orbanistan' with the government leader dominating news broadcasts. By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest, Hungary BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's parliament is to vote Monday, March 11, on constitutional changes that critics claim will turn the nation into a dictatorship and threatens religious freedom. The lengthy amendment of an already controversial constitution is expected to be adopted, despite protests in Hungary and abroad

NEWS WATCH: Czech President Facing Treason Charges Over Amnesty

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Listen to this BosNewsLife News report via Vatican Radio: RealAudioMP3 By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife czechpresidentnowBUDAPEST/PRAGUE (BosNewsLife)-- There is a political crisis  in the Czech Republic where conservative President Vaclav Klaus facing high treason charges over his controversial decision to release thousands of prison inmates and others.

NEWS WATCH: Bulgaria Marches Against Poverty, Corruption

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Listen to this BosNewsLife News story via Vatican Radio RealAudioMP3 By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BulgariademonstrationsSOFIA/BUDAPEST (BosNewsLife)-- Tens of thousands of people have protested across Bulgaria against poverty and corruption. The latest demonstrations came despite the resignation of the government and promises of early elections.

BREAKING NEWS: Benedict Becomes First Pope To Retire In 600 Years (Update)

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By BosNewsLife News Center with additional reports from Rome, Vatican City and reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos popeROME/VATICAN CITY/BUDAPEST (BosNewsLife)-- As the doors closed and the Swiss Guards left his summer residence, Benedict XVI became the first pontiff to retire in some 600 years, following a moving farewell address to thousands in which he urged the Catholic Church to remain united in one of the most challenging times in its history.

BREAKING NEWS: Hungary’s Top Court Overturns Controversial Church Law

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Listen to this BosNewsLife report via Vatican Radio BosNewsLifeRadio By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest churchesnowBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's top court on Tuesday, February 26, overturned controversial religious legislation that dramatically reduced the number of recognized churches, but the government threatened to challenge the ruling with constitutional amendments.

BREAKING NEWS: Czech Republic To Pay Churches Billions In Compensation For Communist-Era Suffering

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By BosNewsLife News Center with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos churchesreceivePRAGUE/BUDAPEST (BosNewsLife)-- The Czech government has signed a historic agreement with the Catholic Church and 15 other religious groups to pay them billions of dollars in compensation for properties that were seized from them by the Czech Republic's Communist regime. Friday's deal was signed despite left-wing opposition in what is the European Union's most atheistic nation.
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