Hungarian President Catherine Novak has resigned in the face of public outrage. He announced his resignation in a televised live event. The politician faced public fury by pardoning a man convicted of child sexual abuse. He finally resigned. BBC news.

According to the BBC, President Novak pardoned the director of a state-run orphanage for sexually abusing children during Pope Francis' visit to Hungary in April last year. Last week, the issue was published in the country's media. Because of this, President Novak faced widespread public anger. Protests were gradually increasing in the country demanding his resignation. However, President Catherine Novak apologized in this incident. Said he made a 'mistake' by forgiving.

In a message about the resignation, the 46-year-old Novak said, "I am resigning." I am, have been and always will be in favor of protecting children and families.

Meanwhile, Judith Varga, the former justice minister who approved the pardon, is currently leading the European election campaign of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party. He also resigned from his new role following the same incident, BBC reported.