St. Stephen I (975-1038) was the first king of Hungary. His father, the Grand Prince Géza, had converted to Christianity for practical political reasons so that Hungary could become firmly allied ...

In a letter sent to mark Hungary’s national millennial celebration in 2001, John Paul II recounted the story of King St. Stephen, the first king of Hungary and the founder of the Hungarian nation.

The Holy Crown of Hungary, or the Crown of St. Stephen, has been displayed in the central Dome Hall from the year 2000. Since the 12th century, more than 50 kings have been crowned with this ...

As dawn breaks over Budapest, its historic, artistic, and culinary pulse begins to beat, promising adventures in the spirited capital of Hungary ... as breathtaking is St. Stephen’s Basilica ...

Open to the finest confectioners in the country, the competition was first held in 2007 to celebrate St. Stephen’s Day on August 20, a national holiday honoring the first King of Hungary.

The closing Mass was on the feast day of the parish's patron saint, St. Stephen of Hungary. "It's just like having a death in the family," said Joe Rizzo, an usher and church volunteer.

The Holy Crown of Hungary, or the Crown of St. Stephen, has been displayed in the central Dome Hall from the year 2000. Since the 12th century, more than 50 kings have been crowned with this ...