Agent Files: The Catholic Bishops' Conference apologized on behalf of those who collaborated with the party state

The Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference (MKPK) responded to the release of agent files, acknowledging various stories behind the names of church figures, from coercion to failed recruitment. They apologized on behalf of those clergy who collaborated with the state party. The bishops emphasized that the disclosure should aid in healing past wounds without leading to oversimplifications or harming individuals. They noted that while some church members provided confidential information, others were tortured, blackmailed, or unsuccessfully approached for recruitment. Additionally, some documents were destroyed, leaving an incomplete picture.