Joseph Mindszenty (1892 - 1975), a high official in the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary. A strong opponent of communism, h e soon entered into conflict with the Hungarian government which arrested him and several others late in 1948 on the charges of treason and illegal monetary transactions. Mindszenty at a sensational public trial pleaded guilty to most charges. It was widely held that his confession was obtained by drugging him, because h e had disclaimed in advance any confession he might make in case of arrest. —Perception of Truth Approved Glossary (9 June 92)