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Cardinal Mindszenty

Cardinal Mindszenty was a Hungarian Cardinal arrested in December 1948 by the Communist government of Hungary and accused of treason, conspiracy, and offences against the currency laws. The trial opened on February 3.

On February 8 1949, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for treason against the Hungarian Communist government. His confession of guilt is believed to be a result of drugs and torture.

On February 12, 1949, The Vatican (Pope Pius XII) announced the excommunication of all persons involved in the trial and conviction of Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty.

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